Calories in Green Peas: Per 100 g, Per Serving & Nutrition Facts
72 kcal per 100 g · Nutri-Score A
Serving (serving, 100 g) — 72 kcal · P/F/C 4.5/0.3/10 g
sugar: low saturated fat: low salt: medium fiber: medium
Green peas are a legume with plant protein and fiber; their sweetness is their own natural sugar.
How many calories in green peas: per 100 g and per serving
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: serving, 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 72 kcal | 72 kcal |
| Protein | 4.5 g | 4.5 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0.3 g |
| incl. saturated | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 10 g | 10 g |
| incl. sugars | 4 g | 4 g |
| Fiber | 4.5 g | 4.5 g |
| Salt | 0.4 g | 0.4 g |
Values per 100 g as eaten, averaged from food composition tables (USDA FoodData Central and others) and rounded — a specific brand or recipe will differ a little.
protein 30%fat 4%carbs 66%
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Green Peas: calories by type and cooking method
“Calories per 100 g” depends on which kind you mean — dry or cooked, fat level, oil in the pan. Every row comes from the same database the diary uses.
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh herbs | 30 | 2.5 / 0.5 / 3.5 |
| Green peas | 72 | 4.5 / 0.3 / 10 |
| Green shakshuka | 119 | 7.3 / 9.2 / 1.7 |
Calories in dishes with green peas
| Dish | Serving | Kcal per serving | Green Peas in it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green pea cream soup | 350 g | 235 | ≈120 g |
| Potato and pea samosa | 130 g | 333 | ≈15 g |
Dishes are estimated from typical restaurant and home recipes — a specific kitchen will differ.
Green Peas: nutrition highlights
It has 4.5 g of fiber per serving — roughly 18% of the 25 g a day most adults fall short of.
On the open Nutri-Score algorithm, green peas gets an A: one of the better picks in its category. The score weighs calories, sugar, saturated fat and salt against protein, fiber and the share of fruit, vegetables, legumes and nuts.
What to watch
- No red flags on the traffic light: sugar, salt and saturated fat per 100 g are all within the low-to-medium range.
How much movement is one serving?
One serving (serving, 100 g) is 72 kcal — roughly 24 min of easy walking or 9 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person. In the diary, minutes are worked out for your weight and the activities you actually do.
Healthier swaps for Green Peas
Swaps are picked the same way the app does it: from the same kind of food, with a serving matched to the same calories (±25%), and only when the swap is clearly better — not “salad instead of pizza”.
- Edamame — 60 g, 72 kcal: −0.4 g salt.
Green Peas vs similar foods: calories compared
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Brussels Sprouts | 37 | 2.6 / 0.5 / 4.5 |
| Onion | 41 | 1.4 / 0.2 / 8.2 |
| Kale | 49 | 4.3 / 0.9 / 5.6 |
| Beets | 49 | 1.8 / 0.1 / 9 |
| Eggplant | 62 | 1.2 / 3.6 / 6 |
| Green Peas | 72 | 4.5 / 0.3 / 10 |
| Corn | 100 | 3.4 / 1.5 / 19 |
FAQ
How many calories are in 100 g of green peas?
100 g of green peas has 72 calories, with 4.5 g protein, 0.3 g fat and 10 g carbohydrates (4.5 g fiber).
How many calories are in a serving of green peas?
A serving (serving, 100 g) has 72 calories: 4.5 g protein, 0.3 g fat and 10 g carbs.
What are the macros of green peas?
Per 100 g: 4.5 g protein, 10 g carbs and 0.3 g fat. By calories that's about 30% protein, 66% carbs and 4% fat.
How long do you have to walk to burn a serving of green peas?
About 24 min of easy walking or 9 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person — that's the 72 calories in one serving (serving, 100 g).
How do the calories in green peas change with the type and cooking method?
Per 100 g it ranges from 30 kcal (fresh herbs) to 119 kcal (green shakshuka); green peas itself has 72 kcal.
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