At a glance
- 4.2 g protein and 62 calories per 1/2 cup (80 g).
- 6.7 g protein per 100 calories: #222 of 536 foods in our USDA list, #24 of 89 in vegetables.
- 3.6 g fiber and 58 mg sodium per serving.
What is green peas like to eat?
Green peas are small, sweet legumes most often bought frozen. They cook in minutes and add color and sweetness to pasta, rice, soups and stir-fries.
How can you eat more green peas?
Try this
Stir into pasta with ricotta and lemonAdd to fried rice with eggsBlend into a pea soupMash on toast with mint and fetaIs green peas good on a GLP-1?
Peas are soft and easy to eat, and blending them into soup makes a smooth, small portion simple. Protein density matters more when your appetite is small: see protein on a GLP-1.
How does green peas compare?
| Food | Serving | Protein | Calories | Protein per 100 kcal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green peas | 1/2 cup | 4.2 g | 62 | 6.7 g |
| Edamame | 1/2 cup | 8.9 g | 91 | 9.8 g |
| Lentils | 1 cup | 17.8 g | 230 | 7.8 g |
| Chickpeas | 1/2 cup | 6 g | 113 | 5.3 g |
Close to green peas per calorie: broccoli (6.9 g), milk (6.8 g), miso (6.5 g), zucchini (6.3 g).
Compare more foods with the protein finder, or see protein in every food we cover.
What should you look for when you buy it?
Frozen peas keep for months; check that the bag has peas only.
What's the full nutrition for green peas?
| Nutrient | Per 1/2 cup (80 g) | Per 100 g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 62 | 78 | |
| Protein | 4.2 g | 5.2 g | 8% |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.3 g | |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 11.4 g | 14.3 g | |
| Fiber | 3.6 g | 4.5 g | 13% |
| Sugar | 3.5 g | 4.4 g | |
| Sodium | 58 mg | 72 mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 19 mg | 24 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 1.52 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | 0 mcg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg | 0 mcg | 0% |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy: "Peas, green, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt". % Daily Value uses the FDA's values for adults (protein 50 g, fiber 28 g, sodium 2,300 mg). "Not listed" means USDA didn't measure it for this food, not that it's zero. Brands differ, so check your label.
