Calories in Peas, edible-podded, frozen, unprepared
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Peas, edible-podded, frozen, unprepared contains 42 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (144 g) provides about 60 kcal.
Roughly 67% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 26% from protein and 6% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 24% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C, 14% of the Daily Value for Pantothenic acid (B5) and 11% of the Daily Value for iron.
These values are for the frozen food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 42 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.3 g | 0.4% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.058 g | 0.3% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 4 mg | 0.2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 7.2 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 3.1 g | 11% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 2.8 g | 6% |
| Vitamin A ? | 7 µg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin C ? | 22 mg | 24% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.06 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.5 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.72 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.15 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) C | 40 µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 50 mg | 4% |
| Iron ? | 2 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium ? | 23 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus ? | 51 mg | 4% |
| Potassium ? | 192 mg | 4% |
| Zinc ? | 0.41 mg | 4% |
| Copper ? | 0.076 mg | 8% |
| Manganese ? | 0.24 mg | 10% |
| Selenium I | 0.7 µg | 1% |
% 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 67%
- Fat 6%
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
- Protein2.8 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber3.1 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Saturated fat0.058 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium4 mgin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water89.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.031 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.13 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.027 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.099 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.16 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.23 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.2 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.011 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.032 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.09 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.099 g |
| Valine ? | 0.27 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.13 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.017 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.058 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.23 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.45 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.072 g |
| Proline ? | 0.063 g |
| Serine ? | 0.13 g |
Individual fatty acids (7)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.11 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.002 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.05 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.031 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (2)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 89.3 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 0.4 g |
| Energy ? | 176 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 140 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 40 µg |
Other forms of Peas
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collards, frozen, chopped, unprepared Frozen | 33 | 2.7 g | 6.5 g | 0.37 g |
| Artichokes, (globe or french), frozen, unprepared Frozen | 38 | 2.6 g | 7.8 g | 0.43 g |
| Broccoli, frozen, spears, unprepared Frozen | 29 | 3.1 g | 5.4 g | 0.34 g |
| Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, unprepared Frozen | 29 | 3.6 g | 4.2 g | 0.57 g |
| Broccoli, frozen, chopped, unprepared Frozen | 26 | 2.8 g | 4.8 g | 0.29 g |
| Peas and carrots, frozen, unprepared Frozen | 53 | 3.4 g | 11.2 g | 0.47 g |
| Mustard greens, frozen, unprepared Frozen | 20 | 2.5 g | 3.4 g | 0.27 g |
| Turnip greens, frozen, unprepared Frozen | 22 | 2.5 g | 3.7 g | 0.31 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in frozen peas?
100 g of frozen peas has 42 kcal. 1 cup (144 g): about 60 kcal. 1 package, 10 oz (284 g): about 119 kcal.
How much protein is in frozen peas?
Frozen peas contains 2.8 g of protein per 100 g (6% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4 g in 1 cup (144 g). About 26% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is above the median (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in frozen peas?
Frozen peas has 7.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.1 g of fiber.
How much fat is in frozen peas?
Frozen peas contains 0.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.058 g is saturated (0.3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does frozen peas contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (24% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (14% DV), iron (11% DV), manganese (10% DV) and Folate (B9) (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in frozen peas?
100 g contains 4 mg of sodium, 0.2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does peas have the same nutrition frozen and raw?
No. Per 100 g, peas, edible-podded, frozen, unprepared has 42 kcal, while peas, edible-podded, raw has 42 kcal. Processing 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: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 170012. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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