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Sugar snap pea
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 42 kcal —
- Protein 2.8 g 6%
- Carbohydrate 6.1 g 2%
- Fat 0.1 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Sugars 3.9 g —
- Sodium 2 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 36 µg 4%
- Vitamin C 66 mg 73%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.5 mg 3%
- Vitamin K 62 µg 52%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.16 mg 13%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.04 mg 3%
- Niacin (B3) 0.8 mg 5%
- Vitamin B6 0.15 mg 9%
- Folate (B9) 47 µg 12%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 60 mg 5%
- Iron 1.2 mg 7%
- Magnesium 33 mg 8%
- Phosphorus 67 mg 5%
- Potassium 230 mg 5%
- Zinc 0.64 mg 6%
- Copper 0.22 mg 24%
- Manganese 0.38 mg 17%
- Selenium 4 µg 7%
- Iodine 1 µg 1%
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Questions about Sugar snap pea
Do you eat the whole sugar snap pea, or just the peas inside?
You eat the whole pod, including the peas inside. The pod is crisp and sweet, so there is no need to shell it.
How do you prepare sugar snap peas before cooking?
Rinse them, then snap or cut off the stem end and pull away any tough string running down the seam. Small, tender pods may have little or no string.
How long should you cook sugar snap peas?
For a bright, crisp bite, blanch them in boiling water for about 2 minutes, then drain; for a quick stir-fry, cook them over high heat for 3–4 minutes. Avoid cooking them for too long, or they lose their crunch.
Can you eat sugar snap peas raw?
Yes. Rinse them well and eat them whole as a crunchy snack, or slice them into salads and grain bowls.
How should you choose and store sugar snap peas?
Choose firm, plump, vivid-green pods without yellowing or soft spots. Keep them unwashed in a breathable bag in the fridge and use them within a few days; wash just before eating.
Can you freeze sugar snap peas?
Yes. Trim and string them, blanch for 2 minutes, then cool them quickly in iced water and dry thoroughly. Freeze in a single layer before transferring to a sealed container; cook from frozen so they stay firm.
What goes well with sugar snap peas?
Their sweetness and crunch work well with mint, lemon, garlic, sesame and ginger. Add them near the end of a stir-fry, or toss blanched pods into pasta, salads or a pea-and-mint soup.
What is the difference between sugar snap peas and mangetout?
Both are eaten pod and all, but sugar snap peas have plumper pods and larger peas inside, while mangetout pods are flatter and usually have less-developed peas. Sugar snap peas are especially good raw or lightly cooked for their crunch.
Source: Fineli (Finland) 34244 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
