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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of pistachio 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: 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.


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Calories and Carbs

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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%
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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

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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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Pistachio or Sprouted Peas .

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.