Calories in Green peas, frozen, cooked, no added fat

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Green peas, frozen, cooked, no added fat contains 78 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (160 g) provides about 125 kcal.

Roughly 71% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 26% from protein and 3% 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 23% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1), 20% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K and 15% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).

These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, 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.

78kcal per 100 g
5.1 gprotein
14.2 gcarbohydrates
0.27 gfat
125kcal in 1 cup (160 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories C 78 kcal
Total fat C 0.27 g 0.3%
Saturated fat C 0.049 g 0.2%
Cholesterol C 0 mg 0%
Sodium C 188 mg 8%
Total carbohydrates C 14.2 g 5%
Dietary fiber C 4.5 g 16%
Total sugars C 4.4 g
Protein C 5.1 g 10%
Vitamin A C 105 µg12%
Vitamin C C 9.9 mg11%
Vitamin D C 0 µg0%
Vitamin E C 0.03 mg0.2%
Vitamin K C 23.9 µg20%
Thiamin (B1) C 0.28 mg23%
Riboflavin (B2) C 0.1 mg8%
Niacin (B3) C 1.5 mg9%
Vitamin B6 C 0.11 mg7%
Folate (B9) C 59 µg15%
Vitamin B12 C 0 µg0%
Choline C 27.4 mg5%
Calcium C 24 mg2%
Iron C 1.5 mg8%
Magnesium C 22 mg5%
Phosphorus C 77 mg6%
Potassium C 110 mg2%
Zinc C 0.67 mg6%
Copper C 0.11 mg12%
Selenium C 1 µg2%

% 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: 71%Fat: 3%78kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 26%
  • Carbohydrates 71%
  • Fat 3%

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

Thiamin (B1)23%Vitamin K20%Folate (B9)15%Vitamin A12%Copper12%Vitamin C11%Niacin (B3)9%Iron8%Riboflavin (B2)8%Vitamin B67%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein5.1 gabove the median for other starchy vegetables (median 4.4 g)
  • Fiber4.5 gabove the median for other starchy vegetables (median 4.4 g)
  • Sugars4.4 gabove the median for other starchy vegetables (median 4.3 g)
  • Fat0.27 gin the lowest quarter of other starchy vegetables (median 2.9 g)
  • Saturated fat0.049 gin the lowest quarter of other starchy vegetables (median 0.71 g)
  • Sodium188 mgabove the median for other starchy vegetables (median 145 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal6.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water79.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Fats and cholesterol (2)
Monounsaturated fat C0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat C0.13 g
Individual fatty acids (19)
EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C0 g
DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C0 g
Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C0.11 g
SFA 4:0 C0 g
SFA 6:0 C0 g
SFA 8:0 C0 g
SFA 10:0 C0 g
SFA 12:0 C0 g
SFA 14:0 C0 g
SFA 16:0 C0.044 g
SFA 18:0 C0.005 g
MUFA 18:1 C0.024 g
PUFA 18:3 C0.024 g
PUFA 20:4 C0 g
MUFA 16:1 C0 g
PUFA 18:4 C0 g
MUFA 20:1 C0 g
MUFA 22:1 C0 g
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C0 g
Carotenoids (6)
Beta-carotene C1,250 µg
Lycopene C0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin C2,390 µg
Retinol C0 µg
Carotene, alpha C20 µg
Cryptoxanthin, beta C0 µg
Other components (8)
Water C79.3 g
Alcohol C0 g
Caffeine C0 mg
Theobromine C0 mg
Folic acid C0 µg
Folate, food C59 µg
Vitamin E, added C0 mg
Vitamin B-12, added C0 µg

Other forms of Green peas

Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Green peas, raw Raw 81 5.4 g 14.4 g 0.4 g
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, 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

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Peas, green, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked 78 5.2 g 14.3 g 0.27 g
Peas, green, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked 78 5.2 g 14.3 g 0.27 g
Peas and carrots, fresh, cooked, no added fat Cooked 67 3.3 g 12.8 g 0.39 g
Peas, green, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked 84 5.4 g 15.6 g 0.22 g
Peas, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked 84 5.4 g 15.6 g 0.22 g
Peas and corn, cooked, no added fat Cooked 79 3.8 g 16.7 g 0.47 g
Vegetables, mixed, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked 65 2.9 g 13.1 g 0.15 g
Classic mixed vegetables, frozen, cooked, no added fat Cooked 65 2.9 g 13 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 cooked green peas?

100 g of cooked green peas has 78 kcal. 1 cup (160 g): about 125 kcal.

How much protein is in cooked green peas?

Cooked green peas contains 5.1 g of protein per 100 g (10% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 8.2 g in 1 cup (160 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 cooked green peas?

Cooked green peas has 14.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4.5 g of fiber and 4.4 g of sugars.

How much fat is in cooked green peas?

Cooked green peas contains 0.27 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.049 g is saturated (0.2% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does cooked green peas contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Thiamin (B1) (23% DV), Vitamin K (20% DV), Folate (B9) (15% DV), Vitamin A (12% DV) and copper (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in cooked green peas?

100 g contains 188 mg of sodium, 8% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Does green peas have the same nutrition cooked and raw?

No. Per 100 g, green peas, frozen, cooked, no added fat has 78 kcal, while green peas, raw has 81 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 2709960. 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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