Turkey vs. Sprouted Peas
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Turkey and Sprouted Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
turkey
versus
sprouted peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in turkey and sprouted peas:
- Both sprouted peas and turkey are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Sprouted pea has 16.3 times less saturated fat than turkey.
- Sprouted pea has more thiamin and folate, however, turkey contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Sprouted pea has signficantly less cholesterol than turkey.
- Sprouted pea has signficantly more Vitamin C than turkey.
- Sprouted pea is a great source of iron.
- Turkey has signficantly less carbohydrates than sprouted pea.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Turkey (Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted) 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 turkey are high in calories. Turkey has 52% more calories than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 124 calories per 100 grams and turkey has 189 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, turkey is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to sprouted peas per calorie. Turkey has a macronutrient ratio of 63:0:37 and for sprouted peas, 24:72:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Turkey | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 63% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 72% |
| Fat | 37% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Turkey has signficantly less carbohydrates than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 27.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and turkey has 0.06g of carbohydrates.
Protein
protein
Both sprouted peas and turkey are high in protein. Turkey has 224% more protein than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 8.8g of protein per 100 grams and turkey has 28.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sprouted pea has 16.3 times less saturated fat than turkey - sprouted pea has 0.12g of saturated fat per 100 grams and turkey has 2.2g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both turkey and sprouted peas are low in trans fat - turkey has 0.1g of trans fat per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Sprouted pea has signficantly less cholesterol than turkey - turkey has 109mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sprouted pea has signficantly more Vitamin C than turkey - sprouted pea has 10.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and turkey does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Turkey has more Vitamin A than sprouted pea - turkey has 12ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Turkey has more Vitamin D than sprouted pea - turkey has 15iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Turkey and sprouted peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - turkey has 0.07mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sprouted pea has more thiamin and folate, however, turkey contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both turkey and sprouted peas contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Turkey | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.045 MG | 0.225 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.281 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Niacin | 9.573 MG | 3.088 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.948 MG | 1.029 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.616 MG | 0.265 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 144 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.02 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Sprouted pea has 157% more calcium than turkey - sprouted pea has 36mg of calcium per 100 grams and turkey has 14mg of calcium.
iron
Sprouted pea is a great source of iron and it has 107% more iron than turkey - sprouted pea has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and turkey has 1.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both sprouted peas and turkey are high in potassium. Sprouted pea has 59% more potassium than turkey - sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium per 100 grams and turkey has 239mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both turkey and sprouted peas contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Turkey | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.108 G | 0.061 G |
| DHA | 0.005 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.008 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.008 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.129 G | 0.061 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, turkey has more linoleic acid than sprouted pea per 100 grams.
| Turkey | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.01 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.873 G | 0.265 G |
| Total | 1.883 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: Turkey (Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted) and Sprouted Peas (Peas, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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FAQ
Does sprouted peas or turkey contain more calories in 100 grams?Both sprouted peas and turkey are high in calories. Turkey has 50% more calories than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 124 calories in 100g and turkey has 189 calories.
Is sprouted peas or turkey better for protein?
Both sprouted peas and turkey are high in protein. Turkey has 220% more protein than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 8.8g of protein per 100 grams and turkey has 28.6g of protein.
Does sprouted peas or turkey have more carbohydrates?
By weight, turkey has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 27.1g of carbs for 100g and turkey has 0.06g of carbohydrates.
Does sprouted peas or turkey contain more potassium?
Both sprouted peas and turkey are high in potassium. Sprouted pea has 60% more potassium than turkey - sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium in 100 grams and turkey has 239mg of potassium.