Pea Shoots vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Pea Shoots and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pea shoots
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pea shoots and tomato:
- Both tomato and pea shoots are high in Vitamin C.
- Pea shoot has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, tomato contains more pantothenic acid.
- Pea shoot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Tomato is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pea Shoots (ORGANIC PEA SHOOTS) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tomato and pea shoots contain similar amounts of calories - tomato has 18 calories per 100 grams and pea shoot has 35 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pea shoots is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to tomato for fat. Pea shoots has a macronutrient ratio of 23:69:8 and for tomato, 17:75:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pea Shoots | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 69% | 75% |
| Fat | 8% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tomato and pea shoots contain similar amounts of carbs - tomato has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and pea shoot has 7.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pea shoot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 100% more dietary fiber than tomato - tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pea shoot has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Tomato and pea shoots contain similar amounts of sugar - tomato has 2.6g of sugar per 100 grams and pea shoot has 3.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Tomato and pea shoots contain similar amounts of protein - tomato has 0.88g of protein per 100 grams and pea shoot has 2.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both tomato and pea shoots are low in saturated fat - tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pea shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both tomato and pea shoots are high in Vitamin C. Pea shoot has 80% more Vitamin C than tomato - tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pea shoot has 24.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tomato has 250% more Vitamin A than pea shoot - tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pea shoot has 12ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Tomato has more Vitamin E than pea shoot - tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pea shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Tomato has more Vitamin K than pea shoot - tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pea shoot does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pea shoot has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, tomato contains more pantothenic acid. Both pea shoots and tomato contain significant amounts of niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Pea Shoots | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 1 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 62 UG | 15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pea shoot has 140% more calcium than tomato - tomato has 10mg of calcium per 100 grams and pea shoot has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Pea shoot has 370% more iron than tomato - tomato has 0.27mg of iron per 100 grams and pea shoot has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Tomato is a great source of potassium and it has 48% more potassium than pea shoot - tomato has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and pea shoot has 160mg of potassium.
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: Pea Shoots (ORGANIC PEA SHOOTS) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) .
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FAQ
Does tomato or pea shoots contain more calories in 100 grams?Tomato and pea shoots contain similar amounts of calories - tomato has 18 calories in 100g and pea shoot has 35 calories.
Does tomato or pea shoots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tomato and pea shoots contain similar amounts of carbs - tomato has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and pea shoot has 7.1g of carbohydrates.