USDA-derived comparison

Broccoli (cooked) vs Peas

Broccoli (cooked) leads for Vitamin K, Folate and Vitamin E; Peas answers with Vitamin B1.

Who each is for: Choose broccoli (cooked) for vitamin K and folate. Choose peas for vitamin B1.

Reviewed 20 July 2026. Generic food data per 100g; brands and preparation vary.

Broccoli (cooked)

Typical serving: 1 cup (156g)

20/100

More vitamin KMore folateMore vitamin E
Full Broccoli (cooked) page

Peas

Typical serving: 1 cup (145g)

17/100

More vitamin B1
Full Peas page

Side by side, per 100g

The stronger number is highlighted, honestly: higher wins for aim-for nutrients, lower wins for stay-under ones like saturated fat and sodium.

NutrientBroccoli (cooked)Peas
Calories35 kcal81 kcal
Protein2 g5 g
Carbs7 g14 g
Fat0 g0 g
Fiber3 g6 g
Sat fat0 g0 g
Sodium41 mg5 mg
Potassium293 mg244 mg
Calcium40 mg25 mg
Iron0.7 mg1.5 mg
Magnesium21 mg33 mg
Zinc0.5 mg1.2 mg
Vitamin C65 mg40 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Folate108 µg65 µg

Servings differ: 1 cup of broccoli (cooked) is about 156g, 1 cup of peas about 145g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.

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