Peas vs. Water Chestnut
Nutrition comparison of Peas and Water Chestnut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
peas
versus
water chestnut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in peas and water chestnut:
- Both water chestnut and peas are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Pea has more niacin and folate, however, water chestnut contains more pantothenic acid.
- Pea has signficantly more iron than water chestnut.
- Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Peas (Peas, green, raw) and Water Chestnut (Waterchestnuts, chinese, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Water chestnut and peas contain similar amounts of calories - water chestnut has 97 calories per 100 grams and pea has 81 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, peas is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and similar to water chestnut for fat. Peas has a macronutrient ratio of 26:70:4 and for water chestnut, 6:94:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Peas | Water Chestnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 26% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 70% | 94% |
| Fat | 4% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pea has 40% less carbohydrates than water chestnut - water chestnut has 23.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and pea has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both water chestnut and peas are high in dietary fiber. Pea has 90% more dietary fiber than water chestnut - water chestnut has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pea has 5.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Water chestnut and peas contain similar amounts of sugar - water chestnut has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and pea has 5.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pea has 287% more protein than water chestnut - water chestnut has 1.4g of protein per 100 grams and pea has 5.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both water chestnut and peas are low in saturated fat - water chestnut has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pea has 0.07g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 900% more Vitamin C than water chestnut - water chestnut has 4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pea has 40mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pea has more Vitamin A than water chestnut - pea has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and water chestnut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Water chestnut and peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - water chestnut has 1.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pea has 0.13mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pea has 81 times more Vitamin K than water chestnut - water chestnut has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pea has 24.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pea has more niacin and folate, however, water chestnut contains more pantothenic acid. Both peas and water chestnut contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Peas | Water Chestnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.266 MG | 0.14 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.132 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Niacin | 2.09 MG | 1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.104 MG | 0.479 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.169 MG | 0.328 MG |
| Folate | 65 UG | 16 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pea has 127% more calcium than water chestnut - water chestnut has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and pea has 25mg of calcium.
iron
Pea has signficantly more iron than water chestnut - water chestnut has 0.06mg of iron per 100 grams and pea has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both water chestnut and peas are high in potassium. Water chestnut has 139% more potassium than pea - water chestnut has 584mg of potassium per 100 grams and pea has 244mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pea has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than water chestnut per 100 grams.
| Peas | Water Chestnut | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.035 G | 0.01 G |
| Total | 0.035 G | 0.01 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pea has more linoleic acid than water chestnut per 100 grams.
| Peas | Water Chestnut | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.152 G | 0.032 G |
| Total | 0.152 G | 0.032 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 Peas or Water Chestnut .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Peas (Peas, green, raw) and Water Chestnut (Waterchestnuts, chinese, raw) .
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FAQ
Does water chestnut or peas contain more calories in 100 grams?Water chestnut and peas contain similar amounts of calories - water chestnut has 97 calories in 100g and pea has 81 calories.
Does water chestnut or peas have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pea has 40% fewer carbohydrates than water chestnut - water chestnut has 23.9g of carbs for 100g and pea has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
Does water chestnut or peas contain more potassium?
Both water chestnut and peas are high in potassium. Water chestnut has 140% more potassium than pea - water chestnut has 584mg of potassium in 100 grams and pea has 244mg of potassium.