Green pea
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| Macros | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 77 kcal |
| Protein | 5.9 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Carbs | 13.6 g |
Green pea is a small, round legume typically eaten cooked — steamed, boiled, or added to soups, stews, rice dishes and stir-fries — though young fresh peas can be eaten raw. Per 100 g, raw green peas provide 77 kcal, 5.9 g of protein, 0.5 g of fat, 13.6 g of carbohydrates and 5.9 g of dietary fibre, with relatively modest sugars at 3.4 g. They are a notable source of potassium at 244 mg per 100 g, along with 120 mg of phosphorus and 33 mg of magnesium. Green peas also contribute 38 mcg of vitamin A and 32.1 mcg of folate per 100 g. Suitable for vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, keto and Mediterranean dietary patterns.
How many calories in green peas?
Raw green peas contain 77 kcal per 100 g. A typical side-dish serving of around 80 g comes to approximately 62 kcal.
How much potassium is in green peas?
Green peas contain 244 mg of potassium per 100 g, making them a solid contributor among everyday vegetables. They also provide 120 mg of phosphorus and 33 mg of magnesium in the same serving.
Are green peas keto-friendly?
Green peas appear on the keto diet list here, though their 13.6 g of carbohydrates per 100 g means portion size matters on a strict low-carb plan. The 5.9 g of fibre per 100 g brings the net carb figure down to around 7.7 g, which may fit within moderate keto allowances.
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Glycemic Index
approximateMacros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 77.0 kcal |
| Protein | 5.9 g |
| Fat | 0.50 g |
| Carbs | 13.6 g |
| Sugars | 3.4 g |
| Fiber | 5.9 g |
| Starch | 4.2 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 0.071 g |
| Monounsaturated | 0.035 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.17 g |
| Trans | 0 g |
| Omega-3 | 0.064 g |
| Omega-6 | 0.068 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 30.0 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 33.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 120 mg |
| Potassium | 244 mg |
| Sodium | 6.0 mg |
| Zinc | 1.0 mg |
| Copper | 0.15 mg |
| Manganese | 0.38 mg |
| Selenium | 1.8 mcg |
| Iodine | 0.90 mcg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 38.0 mcg |
| Retinol | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 18.0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 0.040 mg |
| Vitamin K | 24.8 mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.26 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.13 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.1 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.15 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 32.1 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg |
| Choline | 28.4 mg |
