Peas vs. Chickpeas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between peas and chickpeas
- Peas have more vitamin B5, vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3; however, chickpeas have more folate, manganese, copper, and iron.
- Peas' daily need coverage for vitamin B5 is 3054% more.
- Peas have 30 times more vitamin A than chickpeas. Peas have 801IU of vitamin A, while chickpeas have 27IU.
- Peas have a higher glycemic index than chickpeas.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Peas, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, 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 less SodiumSodium | -57.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +81.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +87.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +103.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +28.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +43.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +96.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +94.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +992.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +123.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +136.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +284.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +53396.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +55.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +547.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +150% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +173% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +44.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +65.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1077.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +75.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2968.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1033.3% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 153mg | 0.286mg | 3054% |
| Folate | 63µg | 172µg | 27% |
| Manganese | 0.525mg | 1.03mg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.173mg | 0.352mg | 20% |
| Vitamin K | 25.9µg | 4µg | 18% |
| Iron | 1.54mg | 2.89mg | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 14.2mg | 1.3mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.259mg | 0.116mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.021mg | 0.526mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 5.5g | 7.6g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.102g | 1.156g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.149mg | 0.063mg | 7% |
| Protein | 5.36g | 8.86g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 117mg | 168mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.216mg | 0.139mg | 6% |
| Calories | 84kcal | 164kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 40µg | 1µg | 4% |
| Fats | 0.22g | 2.59g | 4% |
| Carbs | 15.63g | 27.42g | 4% |
| Selenium | 1.9µg | 3.7µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.19mg | 1.53mg | 3% |
| Choline | 29.7mg | 42.8mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 49mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 48mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.019g | 0.583g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.35mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0.269g | 1% |
| Potassium | 271mg | 291mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.41g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 10.13g | 19.82g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.93g | 4.8g | N/A |
| Sodium | 3mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.201mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.193mg | 0.38mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.32mg | 0.631mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.314mg | 0.593mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.081mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.198mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.232mg | 0.372mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.105mg | 0.244mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peas contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peas is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.23g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peas is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chickpeas is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chickpeas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chickpeas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)