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Peas vs. Wakame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between peas and wakame

  • Peas are richer in vitamin B5, fiber, vitamin K, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and vitamin C, yet wakame is richer in manganese, folate, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B5 for peas is 3046% higher.
  • Peas contain 108 times more vitamin B6 than wakame. Peas contain 0.216mg of vitamin B6, while wakame contains 0.002mg.
  • Peas contain less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Peas, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Seaweed, wakame, raw.

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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.
Peas
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 8.1% 24% 58% 58% 32% 50% 0.39% 68% 10%
Wakame
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 76% 45% 4.4% 82% 95% 10% 34% 114% 183% 3.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +442%
Contains more ZincZinc +213.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +171.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +174.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +455.6%
Contains more IronIron +41.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +64.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +166.7%

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.
Peas
8
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 47% 13% 2.8% 0% 65% 34% 38% 9180% 50% 0% 65% 47% 16%
Wakame
3
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 10% 6% 20% 0% 15% 53% 30% 42% 0.46% 0% 13% 147% 7.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +373.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +331.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21851.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10700%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +388.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +113.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +54.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +211.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peas
2
5% 16% 78%
Protein: 5.36 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 15.63 g
Water: 77.87 g
Other: 0.92 g
Wakame
3
3% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +76.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +71%
Contains more FatsFats +190.9%
Contains more OtherOther +682.6%
~equal in Water ~79.99g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peas
1
24% 12% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.102 g
Wakame
2
32% 14% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.218 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +205.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +113.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Peas Wakame
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peas Wakame DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 153mg 0.697mg 3046%
Manganese 0.525mg 1.4mg 38%
Sodium 3mg 872mg 38%
Folate 63µg 196µg 33%
Fiber 5.5g 0.5g 20%
Vitamin B1 0.259mg 0.06mg 17%
Vitamin K 25.9µg 5.3µg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0.002mg 16%
Magnesium 39mg 107mg 16%
Calcium 27mg 150mg 12%
Copper 0.173mg 0.284mg 12%
Vitamin C 14.2mg 3mg 12%
Iron 1.54mg 2.18mg 8%
Potassium 271mg 50mg 7%
Zinc 1.19mg 0.38mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.149mg 0.23mg 6%
Protein 5.36g 3.03g 5%
Phosphorus 117mg 80mg 5%
Choline 29.7mg 13.9mg 3%
Vitamin B3 2.021mg 1.6mg 3%
Calories 84kcal 45kcal 2%
Selenium 1.9µg 0.7µg 2%
Carbs 15.63g 9.14g 2%
Vitamin A 40µg 18µg 2%
Fructose 0.41g 1%
Fats 0.22g 0.64g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.218g 1%
Net carbs 10.13g 8.64g N/A
Sugar 5.93g 0.65g N/A
Saturated fat 0.039g 0.13g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.019g 0.058g 0%
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.035mg 0%
Threonine 0.201mg 0.165mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.193mg 0.087mg 0%
Leucine 0.32mg 0.257mg 0%
Lysine 0.314mg 0.112mg 0%
Methionine 0.081mg 0.063mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.198mg 0.112mg 0%
Valine 0.232mg 0.209mg 0%
Histidine 0.105mg 0.015mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.186g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peas Wakame
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
735%
Peas
26%
Wakame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Peas
65%
Wakame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Wakame
Wakame is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peas
Peas contains less Sodium (difference - 869mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peas
Peas is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.091g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peas
Peas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Peas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170420/nutrients
  2. Wakame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170496/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.