How much protein and fiber are in half a cup of green peas?

Green peas, ½ cup (80 g), contain about 4.1 g of protein, 3.6 g of fiber and 62 kcal, according to USDA FoodData Central.

At a glance

Protein
4.1 g
Fiber
3.6 g
Calories
62 kcal
Protein per 100 kcal
6.6 g

Portions from USDA FoodData Central

USDA FoodData Central values for Green peas. Chosen serving: ½ cup (80 g).
Portion Grams Calories Protein Fiber Carbohydrate Fat
Chosen serving: ½ cup 80 g 62 kcal 4.1 g 3.6 g 11.4 g 0.2 g
Per 100 g 100 g 78 kcal 5.2 g 4.5 g 14.3 g 0.3 g
1 package (10 oz) yields 253 g 197.3 kcal 13 g 11.4 g 36.2 g 0.7 g

A familiar serving, made clear

Half a cup of green peas is a small side that still adds both protein and fiber.

Where these numbers come from

USDA description: Peas, green, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt. FDC ID: 170017. Dataset: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, April 2018 release, published 2019-04-01. Food record published 4/1/2019; dataset retrieved 20 September 2026.

Use these values to orient your meal, then make the journal match what was on your plate.

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Dr. Loredana Gavrilovici, Founder of Food & Fit
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