Calories in Green peas
Per 1 cup, 160 g
Green peas have 134 calories per 1 cup, 160 g. That is about 7% of a 2,000-calorie day. The same serving provides 8.6 g of protein, 25.0 g of carbohydrate, 0.4 g of fat and 8.8 g of fibre. Per 100 g, that works out at 84 calories and 5.4 g of protein. Against the thresholds EU food labelling uses, they qualify as high in protein, a source of fibre, fat free and low energy density. One of the few vegetables with real protein and a lot of fibre.
Calories and macros
| Per 1 cup, 160 g | Serving | Per 100 g | % of daily intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 134 kcal | 84 kcal | 7% |
| Protein | 8.6 g | 5.4 g | 17% |
| Carbohydrate | 25.0 g | 15.6 g | 10% |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Fibre | 8.8 g | 5.5 g | 29% |
Daily intake percentages use the EU reference intakes an average adult label is based on: 2,000 kcal, 50 g protein, 260 g carbohydrate, 70 g fat, 30 g fibre.
What this is good for
These are the nutrition claims this food would qualify for under EU labelling rules — thresholds, not opinions.
Worth knowing
Figures are for a typical example and will vary by brand, ripeness and how it was cooked. For a target of your own, run the calorie calculator or take the short quiz. To log this without doing the arithmetic, Joules is free.
Figures last reviewed 29 August 2026.
Common questions about green peas
How many calories are in green peas?
Green peas have 134 calories per 1 cup, 160 g, which is about 7% of a 2,000-calorie day.
How many calories are in 100 g of green peas?
100 g of green peas contains 84 calories.
How much protein is in green peas?
One serving of 1 cup, 160 g provides 8.6 g of protein — 5.4 g per 100 g, or 17% of the 50 g daily reference intake.
How many carbs are in green peas?
One serving of 1 cup, 160 g contains 25.0 g of carbohydrate, of which 8.8 g is fibre.
What are green peas a good source of?
Measured against EU food labelling thresholds, green peas qualify as high in protein, a source of fibre, fat free and low energy density. At least 20% of its calories come from protein. 3 g or more of fibre per 100 g. Under 0.5 g of fat per 100 g. Under 120 calories per 100 g, so a filling portion stays affordable.