Calories in Green peas, raw
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Green peas, raw contains 81 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (145 g) provides about 117 kcal.
Roughly 69% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 26% from protein and 4% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in other starchy vegetables on FoodFactly, where the median is 102 kcal per 100 g across 39 foods.
100 g provides 44% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C, 22% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 21% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 81 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.4 g | 0.5% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.071 g | 0.4% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 5 mg | 0.2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 14.4 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber C | 5.7 g | 20% |
| Total sugars C | 5.7 g | |
| Protein C | 5.4 g | 11% |
| Vitamin A C | 38 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C C | 40 mg | 44% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.13 mg | 0.9% |
| Vitamin K C | 24.8 µg | 21% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.27 mg | 22% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.13 mg | 10% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.1 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.17 mg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) C | 65 µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 28.4 mg | 5% |
| Calcium C | 25 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 1.5 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium C | 33 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus C | 108 mg | 9% |
| Potassium C | 244 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 1.2 mg | 11% |
| Copper C | 0.18 mg | 20% |
| Selenium C | 1.8 µg | 3% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 26%
- Carbohydrates 69%
- Fat 4%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein5.4 gabove the median for other starchy vegetables (median 4.4 g)
- Fiber5.7 gin the top quarter of other starchy vegetables (median 4.4 g)
- Sugars5.7 gabove the median for other starchy vegetables (median 4.3 g)
- Fat0.4 gin the lowest quarter of other starchy vegetables (median 2.9 g)
- Saturated fat0.071 gin the lowest quarter of other starchy vegetables (median 0.71 g)
- Sodium5 mgin the lowest quarter of other starchy vegetables (median 145 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water78.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.035 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.19 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.15 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.064 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.007 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.035 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.035 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 449 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 2,480 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 21 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 78.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 65 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Green peas
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green peas, cooked, from restaurant Cooked | 119 | 5.4 g | 14.3 g | 4.7 g |
| Green peas, fresh, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 84 | 5.6 g | 15 g | 0.42 g |
| Green peas, frozen, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 78 | 5.1 g | 14.2 g | 0.27 g |
| Green peas, canned, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 68 | 4.5 g | 11.4 g | 0.8 g |
| Green peas, NS as to form, cooked Cooked | 98 | 5 g | 13.8 g | 2.8 g |
| Green peas, fresh, cooked, fat added, NS as to fat type Cooked | 106 | 5.5 g | 14.6 g | 3.1 g |
| Green peas, frozen, cooked, fat added, NS as to fat type Cooked | 98 | 5 g | 13.8 g | 2.8 g |
| Green peas, canned, cooked, fat added, NS as to fat type Cooked | 89 | 4.4 g | 11 g | 3.3 g |
| Green peas, fresh, cooked with oil Cooked | 109 | 5.5 g | 14.6 g | 3.4 g |
| Green peas, fresh, cooked with butter or margarine Cooked | 102 | 5.5 g | 14.6 g | 2.7 g |
| Green peas, frozen, cooked with oil Cooked | 102 | 5 g | 13.8 g | 3.2 g |
| Green peas, frozen, cooked with butter or margarine Cooked | 95 | 5 g | 13.8 g | 2.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowpeas (blackeyes), immature seeds, raw Raw | 90 | 3 g | 18.8 g | 0.35 g |
| Sweet potatoes, orange flesh, without skin, raw Raw | 77 | 1.6 g | 17.3 g | 0.38 g |
| Parsnips, raw Raw | 75 | 1.2 g | 18 g | 0.3 g |
| Cowpeas, young pods with seeds, raw Raw | 44 | 3.3 g | 9.5 g | 0.3 g |
| Beans, fava, in pod, raw Raw | 88 | 7.9 g | 17.6 g | 0.73 g |
| Lima beans, immature seeds, raw Raw | 113 | 6.8 g | 20.2 g | 0.86 g |
| Shallots, raw Raw | 72 | 2.5 g | 16.8 g | 0.1 g |
| Artichokes, (globe or french), raw Raw | 47 | 3.3 g | 10.5 g | 0.15 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw green peas?
100 g of raw green peas has 81 kcal. 1 cup (145 g): about 117 kcal.
How much protein is in raw green peas?
Raw green peas contains 5.4 g of protein per 100 g (11% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7.9 g in 1 cup (145 g). About 26% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other other starchy vegetables, that is above the median (median 4.4 g).
How many carbs are in raw green peas?
Raw green peas has 14.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 5.7 g of fiber and 5.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw green peas?
Raw green peas contains 0.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.071 g is saturated (0.4% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw green peas contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (44% DV), Thiamin (B1) (22% DV), Vitamin K (21% DV), copper (20% DV) and Folate (B9) (16% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw green peas?
100 g contains 5 mg of sodium, 0.2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does green peas have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, green peas, raw has 81 kcal, while green peas, cooked, from restaurant has 119 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2709797. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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