Broccoli vs. Pea Shoots

Nutrition comparison of Broccoli and Pea Shoots


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of broccoli versus pea shoots (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in broccoli and pea shoots:

  • Both broccoli and pea shoots are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
  • Broccoli has more riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
  • Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and calcium.
  • Broccoli is an excellent source of potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of broccoli and pea shoots is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) and Pea Shoots (ORGANIC PEA SHOOTS) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Broccoli and pea shoots contain similar amounts of calories - broccoli has 34 calories per 100 grams and pea shoot has 35 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, broccoli is lighter in carbs and similar to pea shoots for protein and fat. Broccoli has a macronutrient ratio of 27:64:9 and for pea shoots, 24:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Broccoli Pea Shoots
Protein 27% 24%
Carbohydrates 64% 70%
Fat 9% 7%
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carbohydrates

Broccoli and pea shoots contain similar amounts of carbs - broccoli has 6.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and pea shoot has 7.1g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both broccoli and pea shoots are high in dietary fiber. Broccoli has a little more dietary fiber (8%) than pea shoot by weight - broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pea shoot has 2.4g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Broccoli and pea shoots contain similar amounts of sugar - broccoli has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and pea shoot has 3.5g of sugar.

Protein

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Broccoli and pea shoots contain similar amounts of protein - broccoli has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and pea shoot has 2.4g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both broccoli and pea shoots are low in saturated fat - broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pea shoot does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both broccoli and pea shoots are high in Vitamin C. Broccoli has 261% more Vitamin C than pea shoot - broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pea shoot has 24.7mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Broccoli and pea shoots contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pea shoot has 12ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Broccoli has more Vitamin E than pea shoot - broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pea shoot does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than pea shoot - broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pea shoot does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Broccoli has more riboflavin and pantothenic acid. Both broccoli and pea shoots contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Broccoli Pea Shoots
Thiamin 0.071 MG 0.1 MG
Riboflavin 0.117 MG 0.05 MG
Niacin 0.639 MG 1 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.573 MG ~
Vitamin B6 0.175 MG 0.1 MG
Folate 63 UG 62 UG

Minerals

calcium

Broccoli is a great source of calcium and it has 96% more calcium than pea shoot - broccoli has 47mg of calcium per 100 grams and pea shoot has 24mg of calcium.

iron

Pea shoot has 74% more iron than broccoli - broccoli has 0.73mg of iron per 100 grams and pea shoot has 1.3mg of iron.

potassium

Broccoli is an excellent source of potassium and it has 98% more potassium than pea shoot - broccoli has 316mg of potassium per 100 grams and pea shoot has 160mg of potassium.




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The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) and Pea Shoots (ORGANIC PEA SHOOTS) .

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FAQ

Does broccoli or pea shoots contain more calories in 100 grams?
Broccoli and pea shoots contain similar amounts of calories - broccoli has 34 calories in 100g and pea shoot has 35 calories.

Does broccoli or pea shoots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, broccoli and pea shoots contain similar amounts of carbs - broccoli has 6.6g of carbs for 100g and pea shoot has 7.1g of carbohydrates.

Does broccoli or pea shoots contain more potassium?
Broccoli is a rich source of potassium and it has 100% more potassium than pea shoot - broccoli has 316mg of potassium in 100 grams and pea shoot has 160mg of potassium.