Banana vs. Peas
Nutrition comparison of Banana and Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
banana
versus
peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in banana and peas:
- Both peas and banana are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Pea has 54% less sugar than banana.
- Pea has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, banana contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Banana (Bananas, raw) and Peas (Peas, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Peas and banana contain similar amounts of calories - pea has 81 calories per 100 grams and banana has 89 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, banana is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and similar to peas for fat. Banana has a macronutrient ratio of 5:93:3 and for peas, 26:69:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Banana | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 69% |
| Fat | 3% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pea has 37% less carbohydrates than banana - pea has 14.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both peas and banana are high in dietary fiber. Pea has 119% more dietary fiber than banana - pea has 5.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and banana has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pea has 54% less sugar than banana - pea has 5.7g of sugar per 100 grams and banana has 12.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pea has 397% more protein than banana - pea has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and banana has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both peas and banana are low in saturated fat - pea has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and banana has 0.11g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 360% more Vitamin C than banana - pea has 40mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and banana has 8.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pea has 11 times more Vitamin A than banana - pea has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and banana has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Peas and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pea has 0.13mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and banana has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pea has 48 times more Vitamin K than banana - pea has 24.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and banana has 0.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pea has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, banana contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both banana and peas contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Banana | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.031 MG | 0.266 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.073 MG | 0.132 MG |
| Niacin | 0.665 MG | 2.09 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.334 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.367 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Folate | 20 UG | 65 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pea has 400% more calcium than banana - pea has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Pea has 465% more iron than banana - pea has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and banana has 0.26mg of iron.
potassium
Both peas and banana are high in potassium. Banana has 47% more potassium than pea - pea has 244mg of potassium per 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both banana and peas contain significant amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Banana | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 26 UG | 449 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 25 UG | 21 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 22 UG | 2477 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both banana and peas contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Banana | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.027 G | 0.035 G |
| Total | 0.027 G | 0.035 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pea has more linoleic acid than banana per 100 grams.
| Banana | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.152 G |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.152 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.
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does peas or banana contain more calories in 100 grams?Peas and banana contain similar amounts of calories - pea has 81 calories in 100g and banana has 89 calories.
Does peas or banana have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pea has 40% fewer carbohydrates than banana - pea has 14.5g of carbs for 100g and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
Does peas or banana contain more potassium?
Both peas and banana are high in potassium. Banana has 50% more potassium than pea - pea has 244mg of potassium in 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.