Peas vs Beans
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA Foundation Foods & USDA Foundation Foods
Beans, cannellini, dry is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Peas —
Beans —
Protein (g)
Peas 4.73
Beans 21.6
Carbs (g)
Peas 12.7
Beans 59.8
Fat (g)
Peas 1.15
Beans 2.20
Fiber (g)
Peas —
Beans —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Beans, cannellini, dry — 21.6g vs 4.73g per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Beans, cannellini, dry scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Peas | Beans | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 80.5 g | 12.3 g | +555% |
| Protein | 4.73 g | 21.6 g | -78% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.15 g | 2.20 g | -48% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 12.7 g | 59.8 g | -79% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 28.2 mg | 143 mg | -80% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.14 mg | 6.67 mg | -83% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 21.9 mg | 154 mg | -86% |
| Phosphorus, P | 77.7 mg | 412 mg | -81% |
| Potassium, K | 109 mg | 1424 mg | -92% |
| Sodium, Na | 207 mg | 0 mg | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.712 mg | 2.72 mg | -74% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.123 mg | 0.742 mg | -83% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.285 mg | 1.78 mg | -84% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | 80 kcal | 345 kcal | -77% |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | 78 kcal | 337 kcal | -77% |
| Nitrogen | 0.757 g | 3.45 g | -78% |
| Ash | 0.875 g | 4.14 g | -79% |
| Total dietary fiber (AOAC 2011.25) | 5.95 g | — | |
| Starch | 4.49 g | 29.9 g | -85% |
| Resistant starch | 2.00 g | 33.0 g | -94% |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA Foundation Foods and USDA Foundation Foods. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Potassium, K -92% in Peas, green, sweet, canned, sodium added, sugar added, drained and rinsed Magnesium, Mg -86% in Peas, green, sweet, canned, sodium added, sugar added, drained and rinsed Manganese, Mn -84% in Peas, green, sweet, canned, sodium added, sugar added, drained and rinsed Iron, Fe -83% in Peas, green, sweet, canned, sodium added, sugar added, drained and rinsed
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