Vegetables
How much protein is in green peas?
Green peas has 5.2 g of protein per 100 g. A typical serving (½ cup, 80 g) has 4.2 g of protein and 62 calories.
- Protein, ½ cup (80 g)
- 4.2 g
- Protein per 100 calories
- 6.7 g
High protein density
Protein in green peas by portion
| Portion | Protein | Calories | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ cup (80 g) | 4.2 g | 62 | 11.4 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 package (10 oz) yields (253 g) | 13.2 g | 197 | 36.2 g | 0.8 g |
| 100 g | 5.2 g | 78 | 14.3 g | 0.3 g |
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Nutrition per 100 g
- Calories
- 78
- Protein
- 5.2 g
- Carbs
- 14.3 g
- Fat
- 0.3 g
- Fibre
- 4.5 g
- Sugar
- 4.4 g
- Sodium
- 72 mg
Vegetables: most protein per calorie
FAQ
Is green peas high in protein?
Yes. With 6.7 g of protein per 100 calories, it has more protein per calorie than 65% of the 106 foods we track.
How much protein is in 100 g of green peas?
5.2 g, with 78 calories.
How much green peas gives you 30 g of protein?
About 577 g, for roughly 450 calories. That's about 7.2 servings of ½ cup.
Where do these numbers come from?
USDA FoodData Central, entry 170017: "Peas, green, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt" (SR Legacy). Brands and recipes vary, so a package label can differ a little.
Source
General information, not medical advice. Values are averages; brands and recipes vary.