Oatmeal vs. Sprouted Peas
Nutrition comparison of Oatmeal and Sprouted Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oatmeal
versus
sprouted peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oatmeal and sprouted peas:
- Both sprouted peas and oatmeal are high in calories, iron, potassium and protein.
- Oatmeal has more thiamin, however, sprouted pea contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Oatmeal is a great source of calcium.
- Oatmeal is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Sprouted pea has signficantly more Vitamin C than oatmeal.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oatmeal (Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal Organic, Regular) 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 oatmeal are high in calories. Oatmeal has 196% more calories than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 124 calories per 100 grams and oatmeal has 367 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oatmeal is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to sprouted peas for carbs. Oatmeal has a macronutrient ratio of 17:69:15 and for sprouted peas, 24:72:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oatmeal | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 69% | 72% |
| Fat | 15% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oatmeal is high in carbohydrates and sprouted pea has 60% less carbohydrates than oatmeal - sprouted pea has 27.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and oatmeal has 67g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Oatmeal is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than sprouted pea - oatmeal has 9.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Oatmeal and sprouted peas contain similar amounts of sugar - oatmeal has 1g of sugar per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both sprouted peas and oatmeal are high in protein. Oatmeal has 82% more protein than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 8.8g of protein per 100 grams and oatmeal has 16g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sprouted peas and oatmeal contain similar amounts of saturated fat - sprouted pea has 0.12g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oatmeal has 1.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sprouted pea has signficantly more Vitamin C than oatmeal - sprouted pea has 10.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Sprouted pea has more Vitamin A than oatmeal - sprouted pea has 49.8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Oatmeal has more Vitamin E than sprouted pea - oatmeal has 0.47mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oatmeal has more thiamin, however, sprouted pea contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both oatmeal and sprouted peas contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Oatmeal | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.73 MG | 0.225 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.14 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Niacin | 0.78 MG | 3.088 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 1.029 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12 MG | 0.265 MG |
| Folate | 32 UG | 144 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Oatmeal is a great source of calcium and it has 44% more calcium than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 36mg of calcium per 100 grams and oatmeal has 52mg of calcium.
iron
Both sprouted peas and oatmeal are high in iron. Oatmeal has 86% more iron than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both sprouted peas and oatmeal are high in potassium. Sprouted pea has a little more potassium (9%) than oatmeal by weight - sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium per 100 grams and oatmeal has 350mg 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: Oatmeal (Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal Organic, Regular) and Sprouted Peas (Peas, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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FAQ
Does sprouted peas or oatmeal contain more calories in 100 grams?Both sprouted peas and oatmeal are high in calories. Oatmeal has 200% more calories than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 124 calories in 100g and oatmeal has 367 calories.
Does sprouted peas or oatmeal have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oatmeal is high in carbohydrates and sprouted pea has 60% fewer carbohydrates than oatmeal - sprouted pea has 27.1g of carbs for 100g and oatmeal has 67g of carbohydrates.
Does sprouted peas or oatmeal contain more iron?
Both sprouted peas and oatmeal are high in iron. Oatmeal has 90% more iron than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 2.3mg of iron in 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.
Does sprouted peas or oatmeal contain more potassium?
Both sprouted peas and oatmeal are high in potassium. Sprouted pea has a little more potassium ( 10%) than oatmeal by weight - sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium in 100 grams and oatmeal has 350mg of potassium.