Calories in peas (green peas)
Green, frozen, boiled, without salt. 78 kcal (326 kJ) per 100 g. Choose a portion below and every figure on the page updates.
Green peas are a starchy vegetable, more filling than most greens: frozen peas boiled without salt provide 78 kcal (326 kJ) per 100 g. Most of that energy comes from carbohydrate, but peas also offer around 5 g of protein and 4.5 g of fibre per 100 g, which is high for a vegetable. They add vitamin K, vitamin A and thiamin.
Where the energy comes from
Share of total energy contributed by each macronutrient, using the standard 4/4/9 kcal per gram factors:
Full nutrition breakdown
Values shown for 80 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 62 kcal | – |
| Energy | 261 kJ | – |
| Protein | 4.1 g | 8% |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | <1% |
| Saturated | 0.04 g | <1% |
| Monounsaturated | 0.02 g | – |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.1 g | – |
| Trans | 0 g | – |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 11.4 g | 4% |
| Sugars | 3.52 g | – |
| Fibre | 3.6 g | 13% |
| Water | 63.6 g | – |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 84 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 7.9 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0.024 mg | <1% |
| Vitamin K | 19.2 µg | 16% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.226 mg | 19% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.08 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.2 mg | 7% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.114 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09 mg | 5% |
| Folate | 47.2 µg | 12% |
| Choline | 22 mg | 4% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 19.2 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 17.6 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 61.6 mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 88 mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 57.6 mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.536 mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.084 mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.223 mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 0.8 µg | 1% |
Daily Values are the FDA reference intakes for adults and children aged 4 and over, based on a 2,000 kcal diet. They are a labelling standard, not a personal target.
Common portions
| Portion | Grams | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 cup, cooked | 80 | 62 | 261 | 4.1 | 11.4 | 0.2 |
| 1 cup, cooked | 160 | 125 | 522 | 8.2 | 22.8 | 0.4 |
Things worth knowing
- Half a cup of cooked peas (80 g) has about 62 kcal (261 kJ); a full cup (160 g) has about 125 kcal (522 kJ) and 7 g of fibre.
- Fresh raw peas are close in energy at 81 kcal per 100 g but contain far more vitamin C, about 40 mg against 10 mg in frozen peas after boiling.
- Canned peas weighed with their liquid are lower at about 58 kcal per 100 g, but regular canned peas contain more sodium.
- A cup of cooked peas provides about a third of the Daily Value for vitamin K.
Converting these figures
One 1/2 cup, cooked of peas is 62 kcal, which is 261 kJ. To convert any other figure, divide kilojoules by 4.184 for calories, or use the converter on the home page.
It takes 306 g of peas to reach 1,000 kJ (239 kcal). See how that compares with other foods on the 1000 kJ to calories page.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy 11313. Values are averages; individual samples vary with variety, growing conditions, and preparation.