Crab Meat vs. Sprouted Peas
Nutrition comparison of Crab Meat and Sprouted Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
crab meat
versus
sprouted peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in crab meat and sprouted peas:
- Both sprouted peas and crab meat are high in potassium and protein.
- Crab meat has signficantly less carbohydrates than sprouted pea.
- Crab meat is an excellent source of calcium.
- Sprouted pea has more thiamin and folate, however, crab meat contains more Vitamin B12.
- Sprouted pea is a great source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Crab Meat (Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned) and Sprouted Peas (Peas, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Sprouted pea is high in calories and crab meat has 33% less calories than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 124 calories per 100 grams and crab meat has 83 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, crab meat is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to sprouted peas per calorie. Crab meat has a macronutrient ratio of 92:0:9 and for sprouted peas, 24:72:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Crab Meat | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 92% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 72% |
| Fat | 9% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Crab meat has signficantly less carbohydrates than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 27.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both sprouted peas and crab meat are high in protein. Crab meat has 103% more protein than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 8.8g of protein per 100 grams and crab meat has 17.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both sprouted peas and crab meat are low in saturated fat - sprouted pea has 0.12g of saturated fat per 100 grams and crab meat has 0.2g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both crab meat and sprouted peas are low in trans fat - crab meat has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Sprouted pea has less cholesterol than crab meat - crab meat has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sprouted pea has 215% more Vitamin C than crab meat - sprouted pea has 10.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and crab meat has 3.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Crab meat and sprouted peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - crab meat has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Crab meat has more Vitamin E than sprouted pea - crab meat has 1.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Crab meat and sprouted peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - crab meat has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sprouted pea has more thiamin and folate, however, crab meat contains more Vitamin B12. Both crab meat and sprouted peas contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Crab Meat | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.023 MG | 0.225 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.093 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Niacin | 2.747 MG | 3.088 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.997 MG | 1.029 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.156 MG | 0.265 MG |
| Folate | 51 UG | 144 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.33 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Crab meat is an excellent source of calcium and it has 153% more calcium than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 36mg of calcium per 100 grams and crab meat has 91mg of calcium.
iron
Sprouted pea is a great source of iron and it has 352% more iron than crab meat - sprouted pea has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and crab meat has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both sprouted peas and crab meat are high in potassium. Sprouted pea has 47% more potassium than crab meat - sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium per 100 grams and crab meat has 259mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, sprouted pea has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than crab meat per 100 grams, however, crab meat contains more dha and epa than sprouted pea per 100 grams.
| Crab Meat | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.061 G |
| DHA | 0.067 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.101 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.009 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.186 G | 0.061 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sprouted pea has more linoleic acid than crab meat per 100 grams.
| Crab Meat | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.005 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.02 G | 0.265 G |
| Total | 0.025 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: Crab Meat (Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned) and Sprouted Peas (Peas, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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FAQ
Does sprouted peas or crab meat contain more calories in 100 grams?Sprouted pea is high in calories and crab meat has 30% less calories than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 124 calories in 100g and crab meat has 83 calories.
Is sprouted peas or crab meat better for protein?
Both sprouted peas and crab meat are high in protein. Crab meat has 100% more protein than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 8.8g of protein per 100 grams and crab meat has 17.9g of protein.
Does sprouted peas or crab meat have more carbohydrates?
By weight, crab meat has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 27.1g of carbs for 100g and crab meat has no carbs..
Does sprouted peas or crab meat contain more calcium?
Crab meat is a rich source of calcium and it has 150% more calcium than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 36mg of calcium in 100 grams and crab meat has 91mg of calcium.
Does sprouted peas or crab meat contain more potassium?
Both sprouted peas and crab meat are high in potassium. Sprouted pea has 50% more potassium than crab meat - sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium in 100 grams and crab meat has 259mg of potassium.