High in many nutrients and antioxidants

Green peas have an impressive nutrition profile.

Their calorie content is fairly low, with only 67 calories per 1/2-cup (80-gram) serving (1Trusted Source).

About 75% of those calories come from carbs and the rest are provided by protein and a small amount of fat (1Trusted Source).

Furthermore, peas contain just about every vitamin and mineral you need, in addition to a significant amount of fiber.

A 1/2 cup (80-gram) serving of cooked peas provides the following nutrients (1Trusted Source):

• Calories: 67
• Carbs: 12.5 grams
• Fiber: 4.4 grams
• Protein: 4.3 grams
• Vitamin A: 3.6% of the DV
• Vitamin K: 17% of the DV
• Vitamin C: 12.6% of the DV
• Thiamine: 17% of the DV
• Folate: 12.6% of the DV
• Manganese: 18% of the DV
• Iron: 6.8% of the DV
• Phosphorus: 7.5% of the DV

What makes peas unique from other vegetables is their high protein content. For example, a 1/2 cup (78 grams) of cooked carrots has only 0.6 grams of protein, while 1/2 cup (80 grams) of peas contains seven times that amount (1Trusted Source, 2Trusted Source).