Snow pea
Categories
| Macros | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 34 kcal |
| Protein | 3.0 g |
| Fat | 0.0 g |
| Carbs | 5.0 g |
Snow pea is a variety of pea eaten whole — pod and all — typically raw in salads or briefly cooked in stir-fries, where its crisp texture and mild sweetness are preserved. Per 100 g, raw snow peas provide 34 kcal, 3 g of protein, 0 g of fat, 5 g of carbohydrates and 2.6 g of dietary fibre, with 3.7 g coming from natural sugars. They contribute 150 mg of potassium, 42 mg of calcium and 53 mg of phosphorus per 100 g, alongside 32 mg of vitamin C and 16 mcg of vitamin A. No glycemic index value is available for this food. Snow peas are suitable for vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, keto and Mediterranean dietary patterns.
How many calories in snow peas?
Raw snow peas contain 34 kcal per 100 g, making them one of the lower-calorie vegetables available. A typical stir-fry portion of around 80 g would contribute roughly 27 kcal.
How much vitamin C is in snow peas?
Snow peas contain 32 mg of vitamin C per 100 g, which is a meaningful amount for a vegetable often eaten in modest portions. Brief cooking rather than prolonged boiling helps retain more of this heat-sensitive vitamin.
Are snow peas keto-friendly?
Snow peas are listed as keto-compatible, with only 5 g of carbohydrates and 2.6 g of fibre per 100 g, giving a net carb figure of around 2.4 g. Portion size still matters on a strict keto plan, but snow peas are among the more manageable legume options.
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Glycemic Index
approximateMacros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 34.0 kcal |
| Protein | 3.0 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Carbs | 5.0 g |
| Sugars | 3.7 g |
| Fiber | 2.6 g |
| Starch | 1.3 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 0 g |
| Monounsaturated | 0 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 0 g |
| Trans | 0 g |
| Omega-3 | 0 g |
| Omega-6 | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 42.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.80 mg |
| Magnesium | 25.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 53.0 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg |
| Sodium | 1.0 mg |
| Zinc | 0.46 mg |
| Copper | 0.074 mg |
| Manganese | 0.23 mg |
| Selenium | 0 mcg |
| Iodine | 0 mcg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 16.0 mcg |
| Retinol | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 32.0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.13 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.080 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.080 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 7.0 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg |
