Peas vs. Spirulina

Nutrition comparison of Peas and Spirulina


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

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

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

  • Both peas and spirulina are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
  • Pea has 36.3 times less saturated fat than spirulina.
  • Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
  • Spirulina has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
  • Spirulina is an excellent source of calcium, iron and protein.
Detailed nutritional comparison of peas and spirulina 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: Peas (Peas, green, raw) and Spirulina (Seaweed, spirulina, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Spirulina is high in calories and pea has 72% less calories than spirulina - pea has 81 calories per 100 grams and spirulina has 290 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, peas is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to spirulina per calorie. Peas has a macronutrient ratio of 26:70:4 and for spirulina, 58:24:18 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Peas Spirulina
Protein 26% 58%
Carbohydrates 70% 24%
Fat 4% 18%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Pea has 40% less carbohydrates than spirulina - pea has 14.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and spirulina has 23.9g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both peas and spirulina are high in dietary fiber. Pea has 58% more dietary fiber than spirulina - pea has 5.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and spirulina has 3.6g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Peas and spirulina contain similar amounts of sugar - pea has 5.7g of sugar per 100 grams and spirulina has 3.1g of sugar.

Protein

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Spirulina is an excellent source of protein and it has 960% more protein than pea - pea has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and spirulina has 57.5g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Pea has 36.3 times less saturated fat than spirulina - pea has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and spirulina has 2.7g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 296% more Vitamin C than spirulina - pea has 40mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and spirulina has 10.1mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Peas and spirulina contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pea has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and spirulina has 29ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Spirulina has 37 times more Vitamin E than pea - pea has 0.13mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and spirulina has 5mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Peas and spirulina contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pea has 24.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and spirulina has 25.5ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Spirulina has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both peas and spirulina contain significant amounts of folate.

Peas Spirulina
Thiamin 0.266 MG 2.38 MG
Riboflavin 0.132 MG 3.67 MG
Niacin 2.09 MG 12.82 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.104 MG 3.48 MG
Vitamin B6 0.169 MG 0.364 MG
Folate 65 UG 94 UG

Minerals

calcium

Spirulina is an excellent source of calcium and it has 380% more calcium than pea - pea has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and spirulina has 120mg of calcium.

iron

Spirulina is an excellent source of iron and it has 18 times more iron than pea - pea has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and spirulina has 28.5mg of iron.

potassium

Both peas and spirulina are high in potassium. Spirulina has 459% more potassium than pea - pea has 244mg of potassium per 100 grams and spirulina has 1363mg 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 peas and spirulina contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.

Peas Spirulina
beta-carotene 449 UG 342 UG
alpha-carotene 21 UG ~
lutein + zeaxanthin 2477 UG ~

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Peas Spirulina
alpha linoleic acid 0.035 G 0.823 G
Total 0.035 G 0.823 G

omega 6s

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

Peas Spirulina
linoleic acid 0.152 G 1.254 G
Total 0.152 G 1.254 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).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Peas (Peas, green, raw) and Spirulina (Seaweed, spirulina, dried) .

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FAQ

Does peas or spirulina contain more calories in 100 grams?
Spirulina is high in calories and pea has 70% less calories than spirulina - pea has 81 calories in 100g and spirulina has 290 calories.

Is peas or spirulina better for protein?
Spirulina is a fantastic source of protein and it has 960% more protein than pea - pea has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and spirulina has 57.5g of protein.

Does peas or spirulina have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pea has 40% fewer carbohydrates than spirulina - pea has 14.5g of carbs for 100g and spirulina has 23.9g of carbohydrates.

Does peas or spirulina contain more calcium?
Spirulina is a rich source of calcium and it has 380% more calcium than pea - pea has 25mg of calcium in 100 grams and spirulina has 120mg of calcium.

Does peas or spirulina contain more iron?
Spirulina is an abundant source of iron and it has 18 times more iron than pea - pea has 1.5mg of iron in 100 grams and spirulina has 28.5mg of iron.

Does peas or spirulina contain more potassium?
Both peas and spirulina are high in potassium. Spirulina has 460% more potassium than pea - pea has 244mg of potassium in 100 grams and spirulina has 1363mg of potassium.