Salmon vs. Sprouted Peas
Nutrition comparison of Salmon and Sprouted Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
salmon
versus
sprouted peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in salmon and sprouted peas:
- Both sprouted peas and salmon are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, salmon has more dha, epa and dpa than sprouted pea.
- Salmon has signficantly less carbohydrates than sprouted pea.
- Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D.
- Sprouted pea has more thiamin and folate, however, salmon contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Sprouted pea has signficantly more Vitamin C than salmon.
- Sprouted pea has signficantly more calcium than salmon.
- Sprouted pea is a great source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Sprouted Peas (Peas, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both sprouted peas and salmon are high in calories. Sprouted pea is very similar to sprouted pea for calories - sprouted pea has 124 calories per 100 grams and salmon has 127 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, salmon is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to sprouted peas per calorie. Salmon has a macronutrient ratio of 67:0:33 and for sprouted peas, 24:72:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Salmon | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 67% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 72% |
| Fat | 33% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Salmon has signficantly less carbohydrates than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 27.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both sprouted peas and salmon are high in protein. Salmon has 133% more protein than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 8.8g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both sprouted peas and salmon are low in saturated fat - sprouted pea has 0.12g of saturated fat per 100 grams and salmon has 0.81g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both salmon and sprouted peas are low in trans fat - salmon has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Sprouted pea has less cholesterol than salmon - salmon has 46mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sprouted pea has signficantly more Vitamin C than salmon - sprouted pea has 10.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Salmon has more Vitamin A than sprouted pea - salmon has 35ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than sprouted pea - salmon has 435iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Salmon has more Vitamin E than sprouted pea - salmon has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Salmon and sprouted peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - salmon has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sprouted pea has more thiamin and folate, however, salmon contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both salmon and sprouted peas contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Salmon | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.08 MG | 0.225 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.105 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Niacin | 7.995 MG | 3.088 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.03 MG | 1.029 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.611 MG | 0.265 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 144 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.15 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Sprouted pea has signficantly more calcium than salmon - sprouted pea has 36mg of calcium per 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Sprouted pea is a great source of iron and it has 495% more iron than salmon - sprouted pea has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
potassium
Both sprouted peas and salmon are high in potassium. Sprouted pea has a little more potassium (4%) than salmon by weight - sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium per 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, salmon has more DHA, EPA and DPA than sprouted pea per 100 grams. Both salmon and sprouted peas contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Salmon | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.047 G | 0.061 G |
| DHA | 0.333 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.182 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.047 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.609 G | 0.061 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sprouted pea has more linoleic acid than salmon per 100 grams.
| Salmon | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.081 G | 0.265 G |
| Total | 0.085 G | 0.265 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Sprouted Peas (Peas, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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FAQ
Does sprouted peas or salmon contain more calories in 100 grams?Both sprouted peas and salmon are high in calories. Sprouted pea is quite similar to sprouted pea for calories - sprouted pea has 124 calories in 100g and salmon has 127 calories.
Is sprouted peas or salmon better for protein?
Both sprouted peas and salmon are high in protein. Salmon has 130% more protein than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 8.8g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Does sprouted peas or salmon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, salmon has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 27.1g of carbs for 100g and salmon has no carbs..
Does sprouted peas or salmon contain more potassium?
Both sprouted peas and salmon are high in potassium. Sprouted pea has a little more potassium ( 0%) than salmon by weight - sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium in 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.