Ok, I got curious, so I put the recipe into Mastercook and came up with this (based on the info that the recipe makes 4 servings):
Sweet Pea "Guacamole"
1 serving = approx 175g
Calories 123
Total Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 104mg
Total Carbohydrates 23.2g
Dietary Fiber 8.3g
Sugars 7.9g
Protein 7.6g
Vitamin A 61% • Vitamin C 29%
Calcium 4% • Iron 12%
Then I took the same recipe and substituted 2 large avocados for the 20 oz of peas.
Avocado Guacamole
1 serving = approx 165g
Calories 170
Total Fat 14.8g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 10mg
Total Carbohydrates 12.8g
Dietary Fiber 7.4g
Sugars 2.1g
Protein 2.6g
Vitamin A 6% • Vitamin C 27%
Calcium 3% • Iron 4%
For me, the calories saved in eating the pea version vs. the amount of healthy fat I'd get from the avocado version isn't enough to make it worthwhile for me. Avocados are one of my big sources of healthy fats - I eat them on sandwiches all the time for a little added nutritional bang.
Just something to think about when looking at substitute recipes.
Are the calorie savings REALLY worth the food swap?
OTOH, I'm thinking that a dip made with sweet peas and some other seasonings might be pretty yummy for veggies or a sandwich spread and it's something I think I might investigate, since I have a bag of frozen peas in my freezer right now!
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