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How Many Calories in Peas?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 23 kcal | 1.5g |
| 100g | 81 kcal | 5.4g |
| 1 cup | 117 kcal | 7.8g |
A peas contains 81 calories per 100g. A typical 1 cup (145g) provides about 117 calories. Peas is moderate in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
Peas Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (145g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 81 kcal | 117 kcal |
| Protein | 5.4g | 7.8g |
| Carbohydrates | 14.4g | 20.9g |
| of which Sugars | 5.7g | 8.3g |
| Fat | 0.4g | 0.6g |
| of which Saturates | 0.1g | 0.1g |
| Fibre | 5.7g | 8.3g |
| Sodium | 5.0mg | 7mg |
| Potassium | 244.0mg | 354mg |
| Calcium | 25.0mg | 36mg |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 2.2mg |
| Vitamin C | 40.0mg | 58.0mg |
| Vitamin A | 38.0µg | 55µg |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 3µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1mg | 0.1mg |
% of Daily Value (per 100g)
Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.
- A good source of protein (11% DV)
- High in fibre (20% DV) — an excellent source
- Low in saturated fat (0% DV)
- Low in sodium (0% DV)
- High in vitamin C (44% DV) — an excellent source
- Calories: 4% DV
- Protein: 11% DV
- Carbohydrates: 5% DV
- Fibre: 20% DV
- Fat: 1% DV
- Saturated fat: 0% DV
- Sodium: 0% DV
- Potassium: 5% DV
- Calcium: 2% DV
- Iron: 8% DV
- Vitamin C: 44% DV
- Vitamin A: 4% DV
- Selenium: 3% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 8% DV
Useful for tracking peas
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Good to know
Cooking method matters here too — boiling can leach some water-soluble vitamins into the cooking water, while steaming or roasting tends to retain more.
Does peas fit your diet?
Fibre intake
Peas provides 5.7g of fibre per 100g — a meaningful contribution toward the commonly cited 25-30g daily target, which supports digestion and helps with feeling fuller for longer.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in peas per 100g?
Peas contains 81 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is peas high in calories?
A 1 cup of peas (145g) has around 117 calories — roughly 6% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is peas good for weight loss?
At 81 calories per 100g, peas is relatively low in calories and can fit well into a weight-loss diet. A 1 cup provides about 117 calories.
How much protein is in peas?
Peas contains 5.4g of protein per 100g.
Is peas a good source of fibre?
Yes — peas provides 5.7g of fibre per 100g, which is a meaningful contribution toward the commonly cited 28g daily reference intake.
How does peas compare to corn, sweet, yellow, frozen?
Peas has 81 calories per 100g, close to corn, sweet, yellow, frozen at 81 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
How many servings of peas for 20g of protein?
With 5.4g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 370g of peas to reach 20g of protein
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other vegetables closest to peas by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peas (this page) | 81 kcal | 5.4g | 14.4g | 0.4g |
| Corn, Sweet, Yellow, Frozen | 81 kcal | 2.5g | 19.3g | 0.7g |
| Soybeans, Mature Seeds, Sprouted, Cooked | 81 kcal | 8.5g | 6.5g | 4.5g |
| Potatoes, O'brien, Home-prepared | 81 kcal | 2.4g | 15.5g | 1.3g |
| Soybeans, Mature Seeds, Sprouted, Cooked | 81 kcal | 8.5g | 6.5g | 4.5g |
| Beans, Kidney, Red, Mature Seeds, Canned | 81 kcal | 5.2g | 14.8g | 0.4g |
| Beans, Kidney, Red, Mature Seeds, Canned | 81 kcal | 5.2g | 14.8g | 0.4g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.