Whole Milk vs. Sprouted Peas
Nutrition comparison of Whole Milk and Sprouted Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
whole milk
versus
sprouted peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole milk and sprouted peas:
- Sprouted pea has 14 times less saturated fat than whole milk.
- Sprouted pea has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, whole milk contains more Vitamin B12.
- Sprouted pea has signficantly more Vitamin C than whole milk.
- Sprouted pea is a great source of iron and protein.
- Sprouted pea is an excellent source of potassium.
- Whole milk has signficantly less carbohydrates than sprouted pea.
- Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than sprouted pea.
- Whole milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) and Sprouted Peas (Peas, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Sprouted pea is high in calories and whole milk has 51% less calories than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 124 calories per 100 grams and whole milk has 61 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whole milk is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to sprouted peas for protein. Whole milk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:32:48 and for sprouted peas, 24:72:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whole Milk | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | 72% |
| Fat | 48% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Whole milk has signficantly less carbohydrates than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 27.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Sprouted pea has less sugar than whole milk - whole milk has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Sprouted pea is a great source of protein and it has 179% more protein than whole milk - sprouted pea has 8.8g of protein per 100 grams and whole milk has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sprouted pea has 14 times less saturated fat than whole milk - sprouted pea has 0.12g of saturated fat per 100 grams and whole milk has 1.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Sprouted pea has less cholesterol than whole milk - whole milk has 10mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sprouted pea has signficantly more Vitamin C than whole milk - sprouted pea has 10.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Whole milk has more Vitamin A than sprouted pea - whole milk has 46ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than sprouted pea - whole milk has 51iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Whole milk and sprouted peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - whole milk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Whole milk and sprouted peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whole milk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sprouted pea has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, whole milk contains more Vitamin B12. Both whole milk and sprouted peas contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Whole Milk | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.225 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.169 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Niacin | 0.089 MG | 3.088 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.373 MG | 1.029 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.265 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 144 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.45 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Whole milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 214% more calcium than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 36mg of calcium per 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.
iron
Sprouted pea is a great source of iron and it has 74 times more iron than whole milk - sprouted pea has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Sprouted pea is an excellent source of potassium and it has 189% more potassium than whole milk - sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium per 100 grams and whole milk has 132mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both whole milk and sprouted peas contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Whole Milk | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.075 G | 0.061 G |
| Total | 0.075 G | 0.061 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sprouted pea has more linoleic acid than whole milk per 100 grams.
| Whole Milk | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.12 G | 0.265 G |
| Total | 0.12 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: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) and Sprouted Peas (Peas, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does sprouted peas or whole milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Sprouted pea is high in calories and whole milk has 50% less calories than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 124 calories in 100g and whole milk has 61 calories.
Does sprouted peas or whole milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, whole milk has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 27.1g of carbs for 100g and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
Does sprouted peas or whole milk contain more calcium?
Whole milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 210% more calcium than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 36mg of calcium in 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.
Does sprouted peas or whole milk contain more potassium?
Sprouted pea is a rich source of potassium and it has 190% more potassium than whole milk - sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium in 100 grams and whole milk has 132mg of potassium.