1 cup (medium) of Peas (145 g) has 117 calories. That works out to 81 calories per 100 g. It contains 21 g of carbs, 7.8 g of protein, 0.6 g of fat and 7.4 g of fiber. Its 58 mg of Vitamin C covers 64% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Peas Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

14.5g

· 5% DV

Protein

5.4g

· 11% DV

Fat

0.4g

· 1% DV

Fiber

5.1g

· 18% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 70% · Protein 26% · Fat 4%

Peas Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin C

40mg · 44% DV

0.27mg · 23% DV

Vitamin K

24.8µg · 21% DV

Folate

65µg · 16% DV

Minerals

Phosphorus

108mg · 15% DV

Iron

2mg · 11% DV

Zinc

1mg · 9% DV

Magnesium

33mg · 8% DV

How Nutritious Is Peas?

Nutrient density

High

75/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

High

66/ 100

An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.

Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.

Peas Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Peas

To burn the 81 calories in 100 g:

🚶

20min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

8min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

11min

Cycling

🏊

9min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Peas Processed?

NOVA 1

Unprocessed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Peas Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Peas Good For?

Vegan

✓ Suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

— Not suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Peas Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.07g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.03g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.16g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 4.3:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (4.3:1).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Peas

How many calories and how much protein are in peas?

Peas provide 81 calories and 5.4 g of protein per 100 g. They also contain 14.5 g of carbohydrates and 5.1 g of fiber per 100 g.

Are peas low glycemic and suitable for a vegan diet?

Peas have a glycemic index of 48. They are suitable for vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, Mediterranean, and other listed eating patterns, and are an unprocessed vegetable.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 22, 2026