Egg vs. Peas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between eggs and peas
- Eggs are richer in copper, selenium, choline, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2, yet peas are richer in vitamin B5, fiber, manganese, and vitamin K.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B5 for peas is 3032% higher.
- Eggs have a lower glycemic index than peas.
Food types used in this article are Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled and Peas, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +85.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1056.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +47% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1521.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +290% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +115.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1919.2% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +272.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +635.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +244.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +889.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +292.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3057.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +10844.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +78.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +8533.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +43.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +134.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4722.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1295.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +21357.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1286.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.398mg | 153mg | 3032% |
| Copper | 2mg | 0.173mg | 203% |
| Cholesterol | 373mg | 0mg | 124% |
| Selenium | 30.8µg | 1.9µg | 53% |
| Choline | 293.8mg | 29.7mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11µg | 0µg | 46% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.513mg | 0.149mg | 28% |
| Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.525mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 0g | 5.5g | 22% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 25.9µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.259mg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 14.2mg | 16% |
| Fats | 10.61g | 0.22g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 3.267g | 0.039g | 15% |
| Protein | 12.58g | 5.36g | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.064mg | 2.021mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 149µg | 40µg | 12% |
| Vitamin D | 87IU | 0IU | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 2.2µg | 0µg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.077g | 0.019g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.414g | 0.102g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 172mg | 117mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121mg | 0.216mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 39mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 0.14mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 1.12g | 15.63g | 5% |
| Folate | 44µg | 63µg | 5% |
| Sodium | 124mg | 3mg | 5% |
| Calories | 155kcal | 84kcal | 4% |
| Iron | 1.19mg | 1.54mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 126mg | 271mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 1.19mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.41g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 1.12g | 10.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.12g | 5.93g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.153mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.604mg | 0.201mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.686mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.075mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.904mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.392mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.668mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.767mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.298mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.038g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
735%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peas is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peas contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peas is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.228g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peas is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.81g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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