Broccoli vs. Sprouted Peas

Nutrition comparison of Broccoli and Sprouted Peas


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

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

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

  • Both broccoli and sprouted peas are high in potassium.
  • Broccoli has 3 times less carbohydrates than sprouted pea.
  • Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K, calcium and dietary fiber.
  • Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
  • Sprouted pea has more thiamin, niacin and folate.
  • Sprouted pea is a great source of iron and protein.
Detailed nutritional comparison of broccoli and sprouted 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: Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) and Sprouted Peas (Peas, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Sprouted pea is high in calories and broccoli has 73% less calories than sprouted pea - broccoli has 34 calories per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 124 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, broccoli is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to sprouted peas for fat. Broccoli has a macronutrient ratio of 28:65:7 and for sprouted peas, 24:72:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Broccoli Sprouted Peas
Protein 28% 24%
Carbohydrates 65% 72%
Fat 7% 4%
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carbohydrates

Broccoli has 3 times less carbohydrates than sprouted pea - broccoli has 6.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 27.1g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Broccoli is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than sprouted pea - broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Sprouted pea has less sugar than broccoli - broccoli has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

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Sprouted pea is a great source of protein and it has 212% more protein than broccoli - broccoli has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 8.8g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both broccoli and sprouted peas are low in saturated fat - broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 0.12g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 758% more Vitamin C than sprouted pea - broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 10.4mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Broccoli has more Vitamin A than sprouted pea - broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Broccoli has more Vitamin E than sprouted pea - broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than sprouted pea - broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Sprouted pea has more thiamin, niacin and folate. Both broccoli and sprouted peas contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.

Broccoli Sprouted Peas
Thiamin 0.071 MG 0.225 MG
Riboflavin 0.117 MG 0.155 MG
Niacin 0.639 MG 3.088 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.573 MG 1.029 MG
Vitamin B6 0.175 MG 0.265 MG
Folate 63 UG 144 UG

Minerals

calcium

Broccoli is a great source of calcium and it has 31% more calcium than sprouted pea - broccoli has 47mg of calcium per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 36mg of calcium.

iron

Sprouted pea is a great source of iron and it has 210% more iron than broccoli - broccoli has 0.73mg of iron per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 2.3mg of iron.

potassium

Both broccoli and sprouted peas are high in potassium. Sprouted pea has 21% more potassium than broccoli - broccoli has 316mg of potassium per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Broccoli Sprouted Peas
alpha linoleic acid 0.0215 G 0.061 G
Total 0.0215 G 0.061 G

omega 6s

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

Broccoli Sprouted Peas
other omega 6 0.006 G ~
linoleic acid 0.049 G 0.265 G
Total 0.055 G 0.265 G



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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: Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) and Sprouted Peas (Peas, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) .

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FAQ

Does broccoli or sprouted peas contain more calories in 100 grams?
Sprouted pea is high in calories and broccoli has 70% less calories than sprouted pea - broccoli has 34 calories in 100g and sprouted pea has 124 calories.

Does broccoli or sprouted peas have more carbohydrates?
By weight, broccoli has 3 times fewer carbohydrates than sprouted pea - broccoli has 6.6g of carbs for 100g and sprouted pea has 27.1g of carbohydrates.

Does broccoli or sprouted peas contain more potassium?
Both broccoli and sprouted peas are high in potassium. Sprouted pea has 20% more potassium than broccoli - broccoli has 316mg of potassium in 100 grams and sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium.