Green peas Benefits & Nutrition
Green peas benefits: nutrition per 100 g (81 kcal, 5.1 g fibre), how much to eat a day, who should be careful and its season in India. Also called Matar.
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Matar · Vegetables
- 81 kcalenergy
- 5.4 gprotein
- 5.1 gfibre
- Nov–Feb (winter)best season in India
Per 100 g (raw) 🟢 In season now
Health benefits of green peas
- One of the higher-protein vegetables.
- A good source of fibre.
- Is a source of vitamin C and folate.
How to eat it
Add to poha, upma, pulao and sabzi; frozen peas are just as nutritious.
How much a day: Half a cup.
Who should be careful
- Gout: peas contain moderate purines — usually fine in normal amounts, but ask your doctor.
Best season in India
Nov–Feb (winter). See the month-by-month seasonal chart →
Frequently asked questions
What are the health benefits of green peas?
One of the higher-protein vegetables. A good source of fibre. Is a source of vitamin C and folate.
How much green peas can I have a day?
Half a cup. Add to poha, upma, pulao and sabzi; frozen peas are just as nutritious.
Who should be careful with green peas?
Gout: peas contain moderate purines — usually fine in normal amounts, but ask your doctor.
When is green peas in season in India?
Nov–Feb (winter).
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