How much protein is in Boiled Green Peas?

Boiled Green Peas contains 5.36g of protein per 100g serving. This makes it a low source of protein.

Is Boiled Green Peas a complete protein?

Boiled Green Peas is an incomplete protein, meaning it lacks one or more essential amino acids. To get complete protein from plant sources, combine it with complementary foods like grains, nuts, or other legumes.

What are the macros and nutrition facts for Boiled Green Peas?

Per 100g serving, Boiled Green Peas contains 84 calories, 5.36g protein, 0.22g fat, and 15.63g carbohydrates.

Plant Source

May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.

Boiled Green Peas

Peas, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt

Low FatHigh Fiber

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5.4g

Protein per 100g

Calories

0.2g

Total Fat

15.6g

Carbs

Quality Score

Protein Energy

Moderate

26%

of calories from protein

Moderate. You're getting protein, but also plenty of carbs or fats.

Fat Ratio

24.4

grams protein per 1g fat

Extremely Lean. Almost zero fat content.

Calories for 30g

470

calories

Pricey. You have to eat 470 calories just to get your protein.

Health & Recovery Profile

Heart Health

Heart Friendly

"Very low in saturated fat."

Saturated Fat (Limit)0.039g / 20g*

Cholesterol (Limit)0mg / 300mg*

Healthy Fats (Mono + Poly)0.1g / ~60g*

Beneficial fats.

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Muscle & Electrolytes

Low Electrolytes

Sodium

3mg

Electrolyte

Potassium

271mg

Electrolyte

Magnesium

39mg

Recovery

Iron

1.54mg

Energy

*Electrolytes support hydration and muscle contraction.

Cooking Effect

Cooking dilutes protein by absorbing ~1% water

Compare Cooked vs Raw

Raw

5.4g

Cooked

5.4g

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