Pecan vs. Peas

Nutrition comparison of Pecan and Peas


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

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

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pecan and peas:

  • Both pecan and peas are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
  • Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
  • Pecan has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, pea contains more folate.
  • Pecan is a great source of iron and protein.
  • Pecan is an excellent source of calcium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of pecan and peas 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: Pecan (Nuts, pecans) and Peas (Peas, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

calories

Pecan is high in calories and pea has 88% less calories than pecan - pecan has 691 calories per 100 grams and pea has 81 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, pecan is much lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to peas per calorie. Pecan has a macronutrient ratio of 5:8:88 and for peas, 26:70:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Pecan Peas
Protein 5% 26%
Carbohydrates 8% 70%
Fat 88% 4%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Pecan and peas contain similar amounts of carbs - pecan has 13.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and pea has 14.5g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both pecan and peas are high in dietary fiber. Pecan has 68% more dietary fiber than pea - pecan has 9.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pea has 5.7g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Pecan and peas contain similar amounts of sugar - pecan has 4g of sugar per 100 grams and pea has 5.7g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Pecan is a great source of protein and it has 69% more protein than pea - pecan has 9.2g of protein per 100 grams and pea has 5.4g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Pecan is high in saturated fat and pea has 99% less saturated fat than pecan - pecan has 6.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pea has 0.07g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 35 times more Vitamin C than pecan - pecan has 1.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pea has 40mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Pea has 11 times more Vitamin A than pecan - pecan has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pea has 38ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Pecan and peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pecan has 1.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pea has 0.13mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Pea has 609% more Vitamin K than pecan - pecan has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pea has 24.8ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Pecan has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, pea contains more folate. Both pecan and peas contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.

Pecan Peas
Thiamin 0.66 MG 0.266 MG
Riboflavin 0.13 MG 0.132 MG
Niacin 1.167 MG 2.09 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.863 MG 0.104 MG
Vitamin B6 0.21 MG 0.169 MG
Folate 22 UG 65 UG

Minerals

calcium

Pecan is an excellent source of calcium and it has 180% more calcium than pea - pecan has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and pea has 25mg of calcium.

iron

Pecan is a great source of iron and it has 72% more iron than pea - pecan has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and pea has 1.5mg of iron.

potassium

Both pecan and peas are high in potassium. Pecan has 68% more potassium than pea - pecan has 410mg of potassium per 100 grams and pea has 244mg 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,

Pecan Peas
beta-carotene 29 UG 449 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 17 UG 2477 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 21 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, pecan has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pea per 100 grams.

Pecan Peas
alpha linoleic acid 0.986 G 0.035 G
Total 0.986 G 0.035 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pecan has more linoleic acid than pea per 100 grams.

Pecan Peas
other omega 6 0.069 G ~
linoleic acid 20.628 G 0.152 G
Total 20.697 G 0.152 G



Customize your serving size


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).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Pecan or Peas .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Pecan (Nuts, pecans) and Peas (Peas, green, raw) .

Pecan 100g

( 100 g )
Daily Values (%)

Peas 100g

( 100 g )
691KCAL 35%
753% calories
81KCAL 4%
14G 6%
carbohydrates
14G 6%
9.6G 38%
68% dietary fiber
5.7G 23%
4G sugar 42% 5.7G
72G 113%
>999% total fat
0.4G 1%
6.2G 34%
>999% saturated fat
0.07G 0.4%
41G >999% monounsaturated fat 0.04G
22G >999% polyunsaturated fat 0.19G
sodium >999%
5MG 0.3%
Vitamins and Minerals
3UG 0.4%
Vitamin A >999%
38UG 5%
1.1MG 2%
Vitamin C >999%
40MG 53%
70MG 7%
180% calcium
25MG 3%
2.5MG 14%
67% iron
1.5MG 8%
121MG 39%
267% magnesium
33MG 11%
410MG 18%
68% potassium
244MG 11%
0.66MG 60%
144% thiamin (Vit B1)
0.27MG 24%
0.13MG 12%
riboflavin (Vit B2)
0.13MG 12%
1.2MG 8%
niacin (Vit B3) 75%
2.1MG 15%
0.21MG 16%
24% Vitamin B6
0.17MG 13%
0.86MG 17%
759% pantothenic acid (Vit B5)
0.1MG 2%
22UG 6%
folate (Vit B9) 195%
65UG 16%
1.4MG 9%
976% Vitamin E
0.13MG 1%
3.5UG 4%
Vitamin K 614%
25UG 28%
9.2G 18%
70% protein
5.4G 11%
41MG 10%
46% choline
28MG 7%
1.2MG 100%
566% copper
0.18MG 15%
10UG 0.3%
>999% fluoride
4.5MG 250%
997% manganese
0.41MG 23%
277MG 40%
156% phosphorus
108MG 15%
3.8UG 7%
111% selenium
1.8UG 3%
4.5MG 57%
275% zinc
1.2MG 16%
3.5G Water >999% 79G
0.46G >999% Starch


NO SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS (either food): Alcohol, chlorine, chromium, iodine, molybdenum, Vitamin D, biotin (Vit B7), Vitamin B12, cholesterol, trans fat.

FAQ

Does pecan or peas contain more calories in 100 grams?
Pecan is high in calories and pea has 90% less calories than pecan - pecan has 691 calories in 100g and pea has 81 calories.

Does pecan or peas have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pecan and peas contain similar amounts of carbs - pecan has 13.9g of carbs for 100g and pea has 14.5g of carbohydrates.

Does pecan or peas contain more calcium?
Pecan is a rich source of calcium and it has 180% more calcium than pea - pecan has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and pea has 25mg of calcium.

Does pecan or peas contain more potassium?
Both pecan and peas are high in potassium. Pecan has 70% more potassium than pea - pecan has 410mg of potassium in 100 grams and pea has 244mg of potassium.

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