Pea vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pea and Potato?

Pea is richer than Potato in Vitamin B5, Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Fiber, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
Pea's daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 is 3054% more.
Pea has 13 times more Vitamin K than Potato. While Pea has 25.9µg of Vitamin K, Potato has only 2µg.

We used Peas, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw types in this article.

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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.

Pea

Potato

Contains more Calcium +125%

Contains more Iron +90.1%

Contains more Magnesium +69.6%

Contains more Phosphorus +105.3%

Contains less Sodium -50%

Contains more Zinc +296.7%

Contains more Copper +57.3%

Contains more Manganese +162.5%

Contains more Selenium +375%

Contains more Potassium +56.8%

Pea

Potato

Contains more Calcium +125%

Contains more Iron +90.1%

Contains more Magnesium +69.6%

Contains more Phosphorus +105.3%

Contains less Sodium -50%

Contains more Zinc +296.7%

Contains more Copper +57.3%

Contains more Manganese +162.5%

Contains more Selenium +375%

Contains more Potassium +56.8%

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.

Pea

Potato

Contains more Vitamin A +39950%

Contains more Vitamin E +1300%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +219.8%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +365.6%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.5%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +51764.4%

Contains more Folate +320%

Contains more Vitamin K +1195%

Contains more Vitamin C +38.7%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +38%

Pea

Potato

Contains more Vitamin A +39950%

Contains more Vitamin E +1300%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +219.8%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +365.6%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.5%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +51764.4%

Contains more Folate +320%

Contains more Vitamin K +1195%

Contains more Vitamin C +38.7%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +38%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Pea

Potato

Contains more Protein +161.5%

Contains more Fats +144.4%

Contains more Carbs +11.9%

Contains more Other +21.7%

Equal in Water - 79.25

Pea

Protein: 5.36 g

Fats: 0.22 g

Carbs: 15.63 g

Water: 77.87 g

Other: 0.92 g

Potato

Protein: 2.05 g

Fats: 0.09 g

Carbs: 17.49 g

Water: 79.25 g

Other: 1.12 g

Contains more Protein +161.5%

Contains more Fats +144.4%

Contains more Carbs +11.9%

Contains more Other +21.7%

Equal in Water - 79.25

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Pea

Potato

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +850%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +142.9%

Contains less Saturated Fat -35.9%

Pea

Saturated Fat: 0.039 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.019 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g

Potato

Saturated Fat: 0.025 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +850%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +142.9%

Contains less Saturated Fat -35.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Pea

Potato

Contains more Sucrose +2970.6%

Contains more Fructose +57.7%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Contains more Starch +∞%

Contains more Glucose +138.5%

Pea

Starch: 0 g

Sucrose: 5.22 g

Glucose: 0.13 g

Fructose: 0.41 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0.18 g

Galactose: 0 g

Potato

Starch: 15.29 g

Sucrose: 0.17 g

Glucose: 0.31 g

Fructose: 0.26 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0 g

Galactose: 0 g

Contains more Sucrose +2970.6%

Contains more Fructose +57.7%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Contains more Starch +∞%

Contains more Glucose +138.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Lower in Sugar
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in price
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Glycemic Index
Rich in minerals
Rich in vitamins
Lower in Cholesterol	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	10.13g	15.39g
Protein	5.36g	2.05g
Fats	0.22g	0.09g
Carbs	15.63g	17.49g
Calories	84kcal	77kcal
Starch		15.29g
Fructose	0.41g	0.26g
Sugar	5.93g	0.82g
Fiber	5.5g	2.1g
Calcium	27mg	12mg
Iron	1.54mg	0.81mg
Magnesium	39mg	23mg
Phosphorus	117mg	57mg
Potassium	271mg	425mg
Sodium	3mg	6mg
Zinc	1.19mg	0.3mg
Copper	0.173mg	0.11mg
Manganese	0.525mg	0.2mg
Selenium	1.9µg	0.4µg
Vitamin A	801IU	2IU
Vitamin A RAE	40µg	0µg
Vitamin E	0.14mg	0.01mg
Vitamin C	14.2mg	19.7mg
Vitamin B1	0.259mg	0.081mg
Vitamin B2	0.149mg	0.032mg
Vitamin B3	2.021mg	1.061mg
Vitamin B5	153mg	0.295mg
Vitamin B6	0.216mg	0.298mg
Folate	63µg	15µg
Vitamin K	25.9µg	2µg
Tryptophan	0.037mg	0.021mg
Threonine	0.201mg	0.067mg
Isoleucine	0.193mg	0.066mg
Leucine	0.32mg	0.098mg
Lysine	0.314mg	0.107mg
Methionine	0.081mg	0.032mg
Phenylalanine	0.198mg	0.081mg
Valine	0.232mg	0.103mg
Histidine	0.105mg	0.035mg
Saturated Fat	0.039g	0.025g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.019g	0.002g
Polyunsaturated fat	0.102g	0.042g

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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

798%

18%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

34%

19%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.11g)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)

Which food is cheaper?

Potato is cheaper (difference - $0.1)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Pea contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)

Which food is richer in minerals?

Pea is relatively richer in minerals

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Pea is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food contains less Cholesterol?

The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

Pea vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

What are the differences between Pea and Potato?

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Which food is preferable for your diet?

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

Comparison summary

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