Carrots vs Peas: Edged's AI analysis across 6 categories scores Carrots at 43 and Peas at 41, making Carrots the winner. Based on 1 real user votes, 100% of people chose Carrots.
| Category | Carrots | Peas |
|---|---|---|
| Price per kg | 9/10 | 6/10 |
| Protein content | 2/10 | 8/10 |
| Vitamin content | 9/10 | 6/10 |
| Calories per 100g | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Convenience factor | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Versatility | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Total | 43 | 41 |
Carrots vs Peas
The eternal debate between crunchy orange and round green perfection
Carrots
£0.69/kg
0
Peas
£1.70/kg frozen
0
£0.69/kg
Price
£1.70/kg frozen
4.2/5 at Tesco
rating
3.6/5 at Tesco
557% daily vitamin A per 100g
Standout
4.9g protein per 100g
41 kcal▲
Calories per 100g
68-77 kcal
0.9g
Protein content
4.9g▲
16,706 IU (557% DV)▲
Vitamin A content
15% DV per cup
5.9mg (10% DV)
Vitamin C content
27% DV per cup▲
2.8g
Dietary fiber
4.5g▲
£0.69▲
Price per kg (UK)
£1.70 frozen
Carrots dominate at £0.69/kg versus peas at £1.70/kg - carrots are 60% cheaper
Peas pack 4.9g protein per 100g while carrots manage only 0.9g - peas win decisively
Carrots deliver 16,706 IU vitamin A (557% daily value) and solid vitamin K1, while peas offer good vitamin C and folate
Carrots are lighter at 41 calories per 100g versus peas at 68-77 calories depending on preparation
Peas edge ahead with frozen options lasting months and no prep needed, versus carrots requiring washing and chopping
Carrots win slightly - eaten raw, roasted, in cakes, soups, or juiced versus peas' more limited applications
Best value
Carrots
At £0.69/kg versus £1.70/kg for peas, carrots deliver more bang for your buck
Best for protein
Peas
5x more protein content makes peas the clear winner for muscle-building
Best overall
Carrots
Superior vitamin content, lower price, and higher versatility edge out peas despite their protein advantage
Carrots win this root vegetable showdown at £0.69/kg versus £1.70/kg for frozen peas, delivering 16,706 IU of vitamin A per 100g compared to peas' modest vitamin content. While peas fight back with 4.9g protein per 100g versus carrots' 0.9g, the orange champions' superior affordability, vitamin density, and culinary versatility make them the better everyday choice.
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