<\/a>High in many nutrients and antioxidants<\/p>\n Green peas have an impressive nutrition profile.<\/p>\n Their calorie content is fairly low, with only 67 calories per 1\/2-cup (80-gram) serving (1Trusted Source<\/span><\/span><\/a>).<\/p>\n About 75% of those calories come from\u00a0carbs<\/a>\u00a0and the rest are provided by protein and a small amount of fat (1Trusted Source<\/span><\/span><\/a>).<\/p>\n Furthermore, peas contain just about every vitamin and mineral you need, in addition to a significant amount of\u00a0fiber<\/a>.<\/p>\n A 1\/2 cup (80-gram) serving of cooked peas provides the following nutrients (1Trusted Source<\/span><\/span><\/a>):<\/p>\n What makes peas unique from other vegetables is their high\u00a0protein<\/a>\u00a0content. 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<\/span><\/span><\/a>,\u00a02Trusted Source<\/span><\/span><\/a>).<\/p>\n They are also rich in polyphenol antioxidants, which are likely responsible for many of their health benefits (3Trusted Source<\/span><\/span><\/a>).<\/p>\n SUMMARY:<\/strong>Green peas are fairly low in calories and contain several vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. They\u2019re also high in fiber and protein.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n
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