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Peas
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 83 kcal —
- Protein 6.9 g 14%
- Carbohydrate 11 g 4%
- Fat 1.5 g 2%
- Saturated fat 0.6 g 3%
- Fibre 5.3 g 19%
- Sugars 2.3 g —
- Sodium 1 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 50 µg 6%
- Vitamin C 24 mg 27%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.21 mg 1%
- Vitamin K 39 µg 33%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.74 mg 62%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.02 mg 2%
- Niacin (B3) 2.5 mg 16%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.15 mg 3%
- Vitamin B6 0.12 mg 7%
- Biotin (B7) 0.5 µg 2%
- Folate (B9) 62 µg 16%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 21 mg 2%
- Iron 2.8 mg 16%
- Magnesium 34 mg 8%
- Phosphorus 130 mg 10%
- Potassium 330 mg 7%
- Zinc 1.1 mg 10%
- Copper 0.05 mg 6%
- Manganese 0.4 mg 17%
- Iodine 2 µg 1%
Similar foods
- Sugar-snap peasraw34 kcal / 100 g
- Snow peasedible-podded, raw42 kcal / 100 g
- Mushy peascanned, re-heated81 kcal / 100 g
- Split green peasmature seeds, raw364 kcal / 100 g
- Dried peasraw303 kcal / 100 g
- Chickpearaw339 kcal / 100 g
- Mange-toutraw33 kcal / 100 g
- Green beansraw38 kcal / 100 g
- Peanutsall types, raw567 kcal / 100 g
- Green peasraw68 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Peas
How long do peas take to cook?
Boil fresh peas for about 2–3 minutes, until just tender; frozen peas usually need 2–4 minutes. Drain them promptly so they stay bright green and don’t turn mushy.
Can you cook peas straight from frozen?
Yes. Add frozen peas directly to boiling water, or stir them into soups, stews and rice dishes for the final few minutes; thawing first can make them softer.
How do you make mushy peas?
Simmer peas until very soft, then mash roughly with a little butter and mint; add a splash of cooking water if needed. Marrowfat peas are traditional, and dried ones need soaking before cooking.
What can you make with peas besides a side dish?
Stir them into risotto, pasta or fried rice, or blend them with mint and lemon into a quick dip. Pea soup is another classic use, especially with potatoes or ham.
How should you store fresh peas?
Keep peas in their pods in the fridge and use them soon after buying, as their sweetness fades after picking. Shelled peas keep best in an airtight container in the fridge and can be frozen for longer storage.
Are peas and sugar-snap peas the same?
No. Peas are shelled from their pods, whereas sugar-snap peas have edible, crisp pods and are often eaten whole. Sugar-snap peas have 34 kcal per 100 g, compared with 83 kcal in peas.
Are peas a source of fibre?
Yes. Peas are a source of fibre, with 5.3 g per 100 g. They also provide protein: 6.9 g per 100 g.
Can you eat peas raw?
Fresh peas can be eaten raw once shelled and rinsed; they are sweetest soon after picking. Frozen peas are usually intended to be cooked, so follow the preparation instructions on the packet.
Source: CoFID (UK) 13-438 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
