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Green Peas

Rich in Vitamin CRich in Thiamin (B1)Rich in Vitamin KRich in Fiber

Overview

Why eat green peas?

Green peas are a small legume that punches well above their weight: a cup brings nearly 8 grams of plant protein and 8 grams of fiber for under 120 calories. They also deliver vitamin C, vitamin K, thiamin and folate, making them one of the more nutrient-dense vegetables you can keep in the freezer.

Good to know: Boiling peas in lots of water leaches out vitamin C and folate, so steam them briefly or cook from frozen for just a few minutes.

  1. Protein with fiber

    One cup supplies 7.9 g of protein (16% DV) and 8.3 g of fiber (30% DV), a combination that helps meals feel filling and steadies digestion.

  2. Surprising vitamin C

    At 40 mg per 100 g (44% DV), peas support immune function and collagen building, and the vitamin C also helps your body absorb their plant iron.

  3. B vitamins and folate

    A cup covers 32% DV for thiamin and 24% DV for folate, nutrients your body uses to release energy from food and build new cells.

Overview drafted with AI from USDA FoodData Central figures. For education, not medical advice.

Nutrition facts

What’s in green peas?

Calories

81kcal

Protein

5.4g

Carbs

14g

Fat

0.4g

Fiber

5.7g

Sugars

5.7g

Minerals

  • Calcium25 mg2%
  • Iron1.5 mg8%
  • Magnesium33 mg8%
  • Phosphorus108 mg9%
  • Potassium244 mg5%
  • Sodium5 mg0%
  • Zinc1.2 mg11%
  • Copper0.18 mg20%
  • Selenium1.8 µg3%

Vitamins

  • Vitamin A38 µg4%
  • Vitamin C40 mg44%
  • Vitamin E0.13 mg1%
  • Vitamin K25 µg21%
  • Thiamin (B1)0.27 mg22%
  • Riboflavin (B2)0.13 mg10%
  • Niacin (B3)2.1 mg13%
  • Vitamin B60.17 mg10%
  • Folate65 µg16%

% Daily Value is based on FDA reference amounts for adults. Bars cap at 100%.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central, “Peas, green, raw” (SR Legacy, FDC ID 170419).View the USDA record ↗ (opens in a new tab).