Canned Peas
Canned Peas is an everyday vegetable or savoury staple used in home cooking worldwide.
Nutrition per 100 g
Standardised to 100 g of canned peas for fair comparison. Typical serving: 100 g — 68 kcal per 100 g serving.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (100 g) | Per 100 kcal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 68 kcal | 68 kcal | 100 kcal |
| Protein | 4.5 g | 4.5 g | 6.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 11.4 g | 11.4 g | 16.8 g |
| Fat | 0.8 g | 0.8 g | 1.2 g |
| Fibre | 4.9 g | 4.9 g | 7.2 g |
Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.
Micronutrients
Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of canned peas, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (100 g) | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin A | 43 µg | 43 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.2 mg | 4.2 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38 mg | 0.38 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 36.8 µg | 36.8 µg | 31% |
| Thiamin | 0.11 mg | 0.11 mg | 9% |
| Riboflavin | 0.053 mg | 0.053 mg | 4% |
| Niacin | 0.98 mg | 0.98 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056 mg | 0.056 mg | 3% |
| Folate | 31 µg | 31 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.24 mg | 0.24 mg | 5% |
| Choline | 30.2 mg | 30.2 mg | 5% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium | 23 mg | 23 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 1.2 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 18 mg | 18 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 67 mg | 67 mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 106 mg | 106 mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 273 mg | 273 mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.66 mg | 0.66 mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 1.7 µg | 1.7 µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.11 mg | 0.11 mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.21 mg | 0.21 mg | 9% |
% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.
Why eat canned peas?
- Micronutrients for relatively few calories when portions stay reasonable.
- Canned Peas is an everyday vegetable or savoury staple used in home cooking worldwide.
How to include it
- Cook simply with olive oil and an acid, or eat raw where appropriate.
- Typical pairing ideas: Olive oil, Garlic, Lemon.
Things to consider
- Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.
- Sodium varies widely in canned foods; rinsing or choosing no-salt-added labels helps.
Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.
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