Carbs in Peas

Peas are fairly starchy as vegetables go, so people on low-carb diets don't usually eat a lot of them. Still, peas are not nearly as starchy as potatoes or corn and are a rich source of nutrients, so fitting them in from time to time is a good thing if it works for your particular diet.

Carbohydrate and Fiber in Peas

• ½ cup peas: 7 grams effective (net) carbohydrate plus 4 grams fiber and 59 calories

• ½ cup cooked peas: 8 grams effective (net) carbohydrate plus 4 grams fiber and 67 calories

• ½ cup frozen uncooked peas: 7 grams effective (net) carbohydrate plus 3 grams fiber and 55 calories

Glycemic Index for Peas

Three studies of fresh and frozen peas had an average glycemic index of 48.

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Glycemic Load of Peas

• ½ cup raw peas: 4

• ½ cup cooked peas: 5

• ½ cup frozen uncooked peas: 4

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Health Benefits of Peas

Peas are an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin K, manganese, and most of the B vitamins. They are a very good source of vitamin A, magnesium, iron, potassium, zinc, copper and lutein.

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_Sources:

Leroux, MarcusFoster-Powell, Kaye, Holt, Susanna and Brand-Miller, Janette. "International table of glycemic index and glycemic load values: 2002." American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Vol. 76, No. 1, 5-56, (2002).

USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 20.