Canned Tuna vs. Sprouted Peas
Nutrition comparison of Canned Tuna and Sprouted Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
canned tuna
versus
sprouted peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in canned tuna and sprouted peas:
- Both sprouted peas and canned tuna are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Canned tuna has signficantly less carbohydrates than sprouted pea.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, canned tuna has more dha, epa and dpa than sprouted pea.
- Sprouted pea has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, canned tuna contains more Vitamin B12.
- Sprouted pea has signficantly more Vitamin C than canned tuna.
- Sprouted pea is a great source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Sprouted Peas (Peas, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both sprouted peas and canned tuna are high in calories. Sprouted pea is very similar to sprouted pea for calories - sprouted pea has 124 calories per 100 grams and canned tuna has 128 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, canned tuna is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to sprouted peas per calorie. Canned tuna has a macronutrient ratio of 78:0:22 and for sprouted peas, 24:72:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Canned Tuna | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 78% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 72% |
| Fat | 22% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Canned tuna has signficantly less carbohydrates than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 27.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both sprouted peas and canned tuna are high in protein. Canned tuna has 168% more protein than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 8.8g of protein per 100 grams and canned tuna has 23.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both sprouted peas and canned tuna are low in saturated fat - sprouted pea has 0.12g of saturated fat per 100 grams and canned tuna has 0.79g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Sprouted pea has less cholesterol than canned tuna - canned tuna has 42mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sprouted pea has signficantly more Vitamin C than canned tuna - sprouted pea has 10.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Canned tuna has more Vitamin A than sprouted pea - canned tuna has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sprouted pea has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, canned tuna contains more Vitamin B12. Both canned tuna and sprouted peas contain significant amounts of niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Canned Tuna | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.008 MG | 0.225 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.044 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Niacin | 5.799 MG | 3.088 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.124 MG | 1.029 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.217 MG | 0.265 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 144 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.17 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Sprouted pea has 157% more calcium than canned tuna - sprouted pea has 36mg of calcium per 100 grams and canned tuna has 14mg of calcium.
iron
Sprouted pea is a great source of iron and it has 133% more iron than canned tuna - sprouted pea has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and canned tuna has 0.97mg of iron.
potassium
Both sprouted peas and canned tuna are high in potassium. Sprouted pea has 61% more potassium than canned tuna - sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium per 100 grams and canned tuna has 237mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, canned tuna has more DHA, EPA and DPA than sprouted pea per 100 grams. Both canned tuna and sprouted peas contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Canned Tuna | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.071 G | 0.061 G |
| DHA | 0.629 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.233 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.018 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.951 G | 0.061 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sprouted pea has more linoleic acid than canned tuna per 100 grams.
| Canned Tuna | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.055 G | 0.265 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.051 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.106 G | 0.265 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Sprouted Peas (Peas, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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FAQ
Does sprouted peas or canned tuna contain more calories in 100 grams?Both sprouted peas and canned tuna are high in calories. Sprouted pea is quite similar to sprouted pea for calories - sprouted pea has 124 calories in 100g and canned tuna has 128 calories.
Is sprouted peas or canned tuna better for protein?
Both sprouted peas and canned tuna are high in protein. Canned tuna has 170% more protein than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 8.8g of protein per 100 grams and canned tuna has 23.6g of protein.
Does sprouted peas or canned tuna have more carbohydrates?
By weight, canned tuna has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 27.1g of carbs for 100g and canned tuna has no carbs..
Does sprouted peas or canned tuna contain more potassium?
Both sprouted peas and canned tuna are high in potassium. Sprouted pea has 60% more potassium than canned tuna - sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium in 100 grams and canned tuna has 237mg of potassium.