Calories in
peas, edible-podded, raw
42 kcal per 100 g Peas, edible-podded, raw contains 42 calories per 100 grams, or about 41 calories per cup, chopped. Per 100 g it provides 2.8 g protein, 7.6 g carbohydrate and 0.2 g fat.
By calories that splits 70% carbohydrate, 26% protein, 4% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup, chopped | 98.0 g | 41 | 2.7 g | 7.4 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 cup, whole | 63.0 g | 26 | 1.8 g | 4.8 g | 0.1 g |
| 10 pea pods | 34.0 g | 14 | 1.0 g | 2.6 g | 0.1 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per cup, chopped
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per cup, chopped |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 42 kcal | 41 kcal |
| Protein | 2.8 g | 2.7 g |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 7.6 g | 7.4 g |
| Fibre | 2.6 g | 2.5 g |
| Sugars | 4.0 g | 3.9 g |
| Sodium | 4.0 mg | 3.9 mg |
| Potassium | 200.0 mg | 196.0 mg |
| Calcium | 43.0 mg | 42.1 mg |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 2.0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 60.0 mg | 58.8 mg |
| Vitamin A | 54.0 µg | 52.9 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 88.9 g | 87.1 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 170010). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How peas, edible-podded, raw compares
Among the 209 vegetables and vegetable products items on this site, peas, edible-podded, raw ranks 83 of 209 by calorie density, against a category average of 62 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 32% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 6.7 g of protein per 100 calories, a moderate protein contribution.
To burn off one cup, chopped (41 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 8 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in peas, edible-podded, raw?
Peas, edible-podded, raw contains 42 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 41 calories per cup, chopped. It also provides 2.8 g of protein, 7.6 g of carbohydrate and 0.2 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of peas, edible-podded, raw?
By calories, peas, edible-podded, raw is roughly 70% carbohydrate, 26% protein and 4% fat. That makes it a predominantly carbohydrate-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a cup, chopped?
About 8 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the peas, edible-podded, raw I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Peas, edible-podded, raw". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.