Calories in peas

USDA data · Updated October 12, 2026

Peas (½ cup, 80 g) has 62 calories, with 4.1 g of protein, 11.4 g of carbohydrates and 0.2 g of fat. Per 100 g, that's 78 kcal.

Values are for Peas, green, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt. Amounts vary with size, variety and preparation.

Green peas

Per ½ cup (80 g)


Calories62

Protein4.1 g
Carbohydrates11.4 g
   Fiber3.6 g
   Sugars3.5 g
Fat0.2 g
Sodium58 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Calories in peas by serving

ServingWeightCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
100 g100 g785.2 g14.3 g0.3 g
½ cup80 g624.1 g11.4 g0.2 g
1 package (10 oz) yields253 g19713 g36.1 g0.7 g
1 oz28 g221.5 g4 g0.1 g

Where the calories come from

Protein 26%Carbs 71%Fat 3%

Green peas has a low energy density (0.8 kcal per gram). It provides 6.6 g of protein per 100 kcal.

Vegetables: calories compared

Per 100 gCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Celery140.7 g3 g0.2 g
Cucumber150.7 g3.6 g0.1 g
Zucchini171.2 g3.1 g0.3 g
Romaine lettuce171.2 g3.3 g0.3 g
Tomato180.9 g3.9 g0.2 g
Asparagus202.2 g3.9 g0.1 g
Mushrooms223.1 g3.3 g0.3 g
Spinach232.9 g3.6 g0.4 g
Cauliflower251.9 g5 g0.3 g
Red bell pepper261 g6 g0.3 g
Green beans311.8 g7 g0.2 g
Broccoli342.8 g6.6 g0.4 g
Onion401.1 g9.3 g0.1 g
Carrots410.9 g9.6 g0.2 g
Green peas785.2 g14.3 g0.3 g
Sweet potato902 g20.7 g0.1 g
Baked potato932.5 g21.1 g0.1 g
Corn on the cob963.4 g21 g1.5 g

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Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 170017. Calories are rounded to the nearest whole number and nutrients to one decimal place.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in peas?

62 calories in ½ cup (80 g), or 78 calories per 100 g.

How much protein is in peas?

4.1 g of protein in ½ cup (80 g) (5.2 g per 100 g).

How many carbs are in peas?

11.4 g of carbohydrates in ½ cup (80 g), including 3.6 g of fiber.