Peas has a low glycemic index of 48 (typical range 43 to 53). A serving of 1 cup (145 g) has a glycemic load of 6, which is low. Per 100 g it provides 81 calories, 5.4 g protein, 14.4 g carbohydrate (5.7 g fiber, 5.7 g sugars) and 0.4 g fat.
Serving used for glycemic load: 1 cup (145 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 81 kcal | 117 kcal |
| Protein | 5.4 g | 7.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 14.4 g | 21 g |
| Fiber | 5.7 g | 8.3 g |
| Sugars | 5.7 g | 8.2 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 0.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 7 mg |
| Potassium | 244 mg | 354 mg |
Other vegetables with a lower glycemic load per serving:
| Food | GI | GL / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Beet | 64 | 6 |
| Pumpkin | 75 | 5 |
| Garlic | 10 | 4 |
| Lima Beans | 32 | 4 |
| Frozen Peas | 48 | 4 |
Peas has a glycemic index of 48, which is low (low is 55 or under, high is 70 or over). The glycemic load of a 1 cup (145 g) serving is 6, which is low.
Glycemic load is the better guide, because it accounts for portion size. A serving of peas has a glycemic load of 6 (low). Eating it with protein, fat or fiber slows absorption further. This is general information, not medical advice; people with diabetes should follow their clinician's guidance.
Peas has 81 calories per 100 g, and about 117 calories in a 1 cup (145 g) serving.
Peas is NOVA group 1: unprocessed or minimally processed.
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Open the free web appGlycemic index: NutriOptio's reference table, compiled from the University of Sydney GI database and the international tables of glycemic index and glycemic load; the range reflects variation across studies, ripeness and preparation. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, “Peas, green, raw” (FDC 170419). Glycemic load = GI × available carbohydrate (carbohydrate minus fiber) per serving ÷ 100. Nutri-Score computed with the 2017 general-food algorithm. NOVA group 1 follows from the NOVA definition: a whole food, only cleaned, dried or cooked.
General information, not medical advice.
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