Peanut Butter vs. Sprouted Peas
Nutrition comparison of Peanut Butter and Sprouted Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
peanut butter
versus
sprouted peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in peanut butter and sprouted peas:
- Both sprouted peas and peanut butter are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Peanut butter has more niacin.
- Peanut butter has signficantly more Vitamin E than sprouted pea.
- Peanut butter is a great source of calcium.
- Peanut butter is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Sprouted pea has signficantly more Vitamin C than peanut butter.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Peanut Butter (Peanut butter, chunk style, with salt) 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 peanut butter are high in calories. Peanut butter has 375% more calories than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 124 calories per 100 grams and peanut butter has 589 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, peanut butter is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to sprouted peas per calorie. Peanut butter has a macronutrient ratio of 15:14:71 and for sprouted peas, 24:72:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Peanut Butter | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 14% | 72% |
| Fat | 71% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Sprouted peas and peanut butter contain similar amounts of carbs - sprouted pea has 27.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and peanut butter has 21.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Peanut butter is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than sprouted pea - peanut butter has 8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Sprouted pea has less sugar than peanut butter - peanut butter has 8.4g of sugar per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both sprouted peas and peanut butter are high in protein. Peanut butter has 173% more protein than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 8.8g of protein per 100 grams and peanut butter has 24.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Peanut butter is high in saturated fat and sprouted pea has 98% less saturated fat than peanut butter - sprouted pea has 0.12g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peanut butter has 7.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sprouted pea has signficantly more Vitamin C than peanut butter - sprouted pea has 10.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and peanut butter does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Sprouted pea has more Vitamin A than peanut butter - sprouted pea has 49.8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peanut butter does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Peanut butter has signficantly more Vitamin E than sprouted pea - peanut butter has 6.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Peanut butter and sprouted peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - peanut butter has 0.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Peanut butter has more niacin. Both peanut butter and sprouted peas contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Peanut Butter | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.106 MG | 0.225 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.111 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Niacin | 13.696 MG | 3.088 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.118 MG | 1.029 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.418 MG | 0.265 MG |
| Folate | 92 UG | 144 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Peanut butter is a great source of calcium and it has 25% more calcium than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 36mg of calcium per 100 grams and peanut butter has 45mg of calcium.
iron
Sprouted peas and peanut butter contain similar amounts of iron - sprouted pea has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and peanut butter has 1.9mg of iron.
potassium
Both sprouted peas and peanut butter are high in potassium. Peanut butter has 96% more potassium than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium per 100 grams and peanut butter has 745mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both peanut butter and sprouted peas contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Peanut Butter | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.078 G | 0.061 G |
| Total | 0.078 G | 0.061 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, peanut butter has more linoleic acid than sprouted pea per 100 grams.
| Peanut Butter | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.64 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 13.854 G | 0.265 G |
| Total | 14.494 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: Peanut Butter (Peanut butter, chunk style, with salt) and Sprouted Peas (Peas, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does sprouted peas or peanut butter contain more calories in 100 grams?Both sprouted peas and peanut butter are high in calories. Peanut butter has 380% more calories than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 124 calories in 100g and peanut butter has 589 calories.
Does sprouted peas or peanut butter have more carbohydrates?
By weight, sprouted peas and peanut butter contain similar amounts of carbs - sprouted pea has 27.1g of carbs for 100g and peanut butter has 21.6g of carbohydrates.
Does sprouted peas or peanut butter contain more potassium?
Both sprouted peas and peanut butter are high in potassium. Peanut butter has 100% more potassium than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium in 100 grams and peanut butter has 745mg of potassium.