Whole Wheat Bread vs. Peas

Nutrition comparison of Whole Wheat Bread and Peas


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

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

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole wheat bread and peas:

  • Both whole wheat bread and peas are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
  • Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
  • Whole wheat bread has more pantothenic acid.
  • Whole wheat bread is a great source of iron.
  • Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of calcium and protein.
Detailed nutritional comparison of whole wheat bread 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: Whole Wheat Bread (Bread, multi-grain (includes whole-grain)) and Peas (Peas, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Whole wheat bread is high in calories and pea has 69% less calories than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 265 calories per 100 grams and pea has 81 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, whole wheat bread is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to peas per calorie. Whole wheat bread has a macronutrient ratio of 20:66:14 and for peas, 26:70:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Whole Wheat Bread Peas
Protein 20% 26%
Carbohydrates 66% 70%
Fat 14% 4%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Whole wheat bread is high in carbohydrates and pea has 67% less carbohydrates than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 43.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and pea has 14.5g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both whole wheat bread and peas are high in dietary fiber. Whole wheat bread has 30% more dietary fiber than pea - whole wheat bread has 7.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pea has 5.7g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Whole wheat bread and peas contain similar amounts of sugar - whole wheat bread has 6.4g of sugar per 100 grams and pea has 5.7g of sugar.

Protein

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Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of protein and it has 146% more protein than pea - whole wheat bread has 13.4g of protein per 100 grams and pea has 5.4g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both whole wheat bread and peas are low in saturated fat - whole wheat bread has 0.87g 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 399 times more Vitamin C than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 0.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pea has 40mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Pea has more Vitamin A than whole wheat bread - pea has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and whole wheat bread does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Whole wheat bread and peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - whole wheat bread has 0.37mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pea has 0.13mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Pea has 16 times more Vitamin K than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 1.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pea has 24.8ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Whole wheat bread has more pantothenic acid. Both whole wheat bread and peas contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Whole Wheat Bread Peas
Thiamin 0.279 MG 0.266 MG
Riboflavin 0.131 MG 0.132 MG
Niacin 4.042 MG 2.09 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.336 MG 0.104 MG
Vitamin B6 0.263 MG 0.169 MG
Folate 75 UG 65 UG

Minerals

calcium

Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of calcium and it has 312% more calcium than pea - whole wheat bread has 103mg of calcium per 100 grams and pea has 25mg of calcium.

iron

Whole wheat bread is a great source of iron and it has 70% more iron than pea - whole wheat bread has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and pea has 1.5mg of iron.

potassium

Both whole wheat bread and peas are high in potassium. Whole wheat bread is very similar to whole wheat bread for potassium - whole wheat bread has 230mg 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,

Whole Wheat Bread Peas
beta-carotene 1 UG 449 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 94 UG 2477 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 21 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Whole Wheat Bread Peas
alpha linoleic acid 0.205 G 0.035 G
Total 0.205 G 0.035 G

omega 6s

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

Whole Wheat Bread Peas
other omega 6 0.002 G ~
linoleic acid 1.667 G 0.152 G
Total 1.669 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 Whole Wheat Bread or Peas .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Whole Wheat Bread (Bread, multi-grain (includes whole-grain)) and Peas (Peas, green, raw) .

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FAQ

Does whole wheat bread or peas contain more calories in 100 grams?
Whole wheat bread is high in calories and pea has 70% less calories than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 265 calories in 100g and pea has 81 calories.

Does whole wheat bread or peas have more carbohydrates?
By weight, whole wheat bread is high in carbohydrates and pea has 70% fewer carbohydrates than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 43.3g of carbs for 100g and pea has 14.5g of carbohydrates.

Does whole wheat bread or peas contain more calcium?
Whole wheat bread is a rich source of calcium and it has 310% more calcium than pea - whole wheat bread has 103mg of calcium in 100 grams and pea has 25mg of calcium.

Does whole wheat bread or peas contain more potassium?
Both whole wheat bread and peas are high in potassium. Whole wheat bread is very similar to whole wheat bread for potassium - whole wheat bread has 230mg of potassium in 100 grams and pea has 244mg of potassium.