Pea: calories and nutrition facts
100 g of pea has 81 kcal. 1 cup (145 g): 117 kcal.
Pea is in the family Legumes. Per 100 g it provides 5.4 g protein, 14.4 g carbohydrates (5.7 g fiber) and 0.4 g fat: about 69% of its calories come from carbohydrates.
What pea provides most
- High in vitamin C: 40 mg per 100 g, 44 % of the Daily Value.
- High in vitamin B1 (thiamin): 0.27 mg per 100 g, 22 % of the Daily Value.
- High in vitamin K: 24.8 µg per 100 g, 21 % of the Daily Value.
- High in fiber: 5.7 g per 100 g, 20 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of folate (vitamin B9): 65 µg per 100 g, 16 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of vitamin B3 (niacin): 2.1 mg per 100 g, 13 % of the Daily Value.
Pea per serving
The serving is 1 cup, 145 g, from USDA's household measure.
| Nutrient | 100 g | 1 cup |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 81 kcal | 117 kcal |
| Protein | 5.4 g | 7.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 14.4 g | 20.9 g |
| Fiber | 5.7 g | 8.3 g |
| Sugars | 5.7 g | 8.2 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 0.58 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 7.3 mg |
Pea nutrition facts (per 100 g)
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 81 kcal | — |
| Protein | 5.4 g | 11 % |
| Total fat | 0.4 g | 1 % |
| Saturated fat | 0.07 g | 0 % |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.04 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.19 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Carbohydrates | 14.4 g | 5 % |
| Dietary fiber | 5.7 g | 20 % |
| Total sugars | 5.7 g | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 38 µg | 4 % |
| Vitamin C | 40 mg | 44 % |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin E | 0.13 mg | 1 % |
| Vitamin K | 24.8 µg | 21 % |
| B1 · Thiamin | 0.27 mg | 22 % |
| B2 · Riboflavin | 0.13 mg | 10 % |
| B3 · Niacin | 2.1 mg | 13 % |
| B6 | 0.17 mg | 10 % |
| B9 · Folate | 65 µg | 16 % |
| B12 | 0 µg | 0 % |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 25 mg | 2 % |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8 % |
| Magnesium | 33 mg | 8 % |
| Phosphorus | 108 mg | 9 % |
| Potassium | 244 mg | 5 % |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 0 % |
| Zinc | 1.2 mg | 11 % |
| Selenium | 1.8 µg | 3 % |
Fatty acids & more
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 · ALA | 0.04 g | — |
| Omega-3 · EPA | 0 g | — |
| Omega-3 · DHA | 0 g | — |
% DV: FDA Daily Values (2020), 2,000-calorie adult diet; «—» where none is set. Not a personal recommendation.
Compared with other legumes
Of 5 foods in this family on Micela, pea ranks 5th for calories per 100 g. See the full table.
| # | Food | kcal / 100 g | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🫙 Soybean | 172 | 18.2 g |
| 2 | 🟡 Chickpea | 164 | 8.9 g |
| 3 | 🫘 Bean | 132 | 8.9 g |
| 4 | 🟤 Lentil | 116 | 9 g |
| 5 | 🫛 Pea | 81 | 5.4 g |
Among Micela's 180 foods, pea is in the top 10 for vitamin K (9th), vitamin C (10th).
Where it comes from
Near East.
Approximate origin, under review.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories does pea have?
100 g of pea has 81 kcal. 1 cup (145 g) has 117 kcal.
How much protein does pea have?
5.4 g per 100 g; 7.9 g in 1 cup.
How many carbs does pea have?
14.4 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 5.7 g is fiber and 5.7 g sugars.
What vitamins and minerals does pea have?
The ones it provides most per 100 g, by Daily Value: vitamin C, 44 %; vitamin B1 (thiamin), 22 %; vitamin K, 21 %; fiber, 20 %.
Where does pea come from?
Near East. This is an approximate origin, under review.
Source
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (2015) · NDB 11304 · Peas, green, raw · Peas, green, raw
One serving (1 cup) is about 6% of a 2,000-calorie diet. Work out how many calories you need · How we calculate these numbers