Pistachio vs. Sprouted Peas
Nutrition comparison of Pistachio and Sprouted Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pistachio
versus
sprouted peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pistachio and sprouted peas:
- Both pistachio and sprouted peas are high in calories, iron, potassium and protein.
- Pistachio has more thiamin and Vitamin B6, however, sprouted pea contains more niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Pistachio is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pistachio (Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) and Sprouted Peas (Peas, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both pistachio and sprouted peas are high in calories. Pistachio has 361% more calories than sprouted pea - pistachio has 572 calories per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 124 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pistachio is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to sprouted peas per calorie. Pistachio has a macronutrient ratio of 14:19:68 and for sprouted peas, 24:72:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pistachio | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | 72% |
| Fat | 68% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pistachio and sprouted peas contain similar amounts of carbs - pistachio has 28.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 27.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pistachio is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than sprouted pea - pistachio has 10.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Sprouted pea has less sugar than pistachio - pistachio has 7.7g of sugar per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both pistachio and sprouted peas are high in protein. Pistachio has 139% more protein than sprouted pea - pistachio has 21.1g of protein per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 8.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pistachio is high in saturated fat and sprouted pea has 98% less saturated fat than pistachio - pistachio has 5.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 0.12g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sprouted pea has 247% more Vitamin C than pistachio - pistachio has 3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 10.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pistachio has more Vitamin A than sprouted pea - pistachio has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pistachio has more Vitamin E than sprouted pea - pistachio has 2.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Pistachio has more Vitamin K than sprouted pea - pistachio has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pistachio has more thiamin and Vitamin B6, however, sprouted pea contains more niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both pistachio and sprouted peas contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Pistachio | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.695 MG | 0.225 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.234 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Niacin | 1.373 MG | 3.088 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.513 MG | 1.029 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.122 MG | 0.265 MG |
| Folate | 51 UG | 144 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pistachio is an excellent source of calcium and it has 197% more calcium than sprouted pea - pistachio has 107mg of calcium per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 36mg of calcium.
iron
Both pistachio and sprouted peas are high in iron. Pistachio has 78% more iron than sprouted pea - pistachio has 4mg of iron per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 2.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both pistachio and sprouted peas are high in potassium. Pistachio has 164% more potassium than sprouted pea - pistachio has 1007mg of potassium per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pistachio has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than sprouted pea per 100 grams.
| Pistachio | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.212 G | 0.061 G |
| Total | 0.212 G | 0.061 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pistachio has more linoleic acid than sprouted pea per 100 grams.
| Pistachio | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.005 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 13.125 G | 0.265 G |
| Total | 13.13 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: Pistachio (Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) and Sprouted Peas (Peas, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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FAQ
Does pistachio or sprouted peas contain more calories in 100 grams?Both pistachio and sprouted peas are high in calories. Pistachio has 360% more calories than sprouted pea - pistachio has 572 calories in 100g and sprouted pea has 124 calories.
Does pistachio or sprouted peas have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pistachio and sprouted peas contain similar amounts of carbs - pistachio has 28.3g of carbs for 100g and sprouted pea has 27.1g of carbohydrates.
Does pistachio or sprouted peas contain more calcium?
Pistachio is a rich source of calcium and it has 200% more calcium than sprouted pea - pistachio has 107mg of calcium in 100 grams and sprouted pea has 36mg of calcium.
Does pistachio or sprouted peas contain more iron?
Both pistachio and sprouted peas are high in iron. Pistachio has 80% more iron than sprouted pea - pistachio has 4mg of iron in 100 grams and sprouted pea has 2.3mg of iron.
Does pistachio or sprouted peas contain more potassium?
Both pistachio and sprouted peas are high in potassium. Pistachio has 160% more potassium than sprouted pea - pistachio has 1007mg of potassium in 100 grams and sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium.