Green peas
Low GI
GL 6.4 per cup (80 g) · GL 8 per 100 g
- About 5.4 g of plant protein per 100 g, more than most vegetables.
- Starchier than most vegetables: about 16 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
Green peas has a glycemic index of 51 (Low). One cup (80 g) adds a glycemic load of 6.4.
Reviewed Jul 31, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted, human-reviewed) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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- GL 0.9 per 100 g Edamame are a bean of the same size for rice, salads and bowls, with about 12 g of protein per 100 g and a glycemic load near 2.
Whole soybeans, lightly steamed and sprinkled with salt - GL 5 per 100 g Fava beans are a shelled green legume eaten the same way as a side or in salads, with more protein (about 7.6 g) and a lower glycemic load.
Fava beans - GL 0.5 per 100 g Green beans are a quick boiled or steamed green side like peas, at about 31 kcal per 100 g and a glycemic load near 1.
Green beans - GL 1 per 100 g Sugar snap peas give the same sweet pea taste, eaten whole in the pod, at about half the calories and carbohydrates.
Sugar snap peas
Forms of Green peas
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 10 g | 0.8 |
| 1/2 cup | 80 g | 6.4 |
| 1 side serving | 85 g | 6.8 |
| 1 cup | 160 g | 12.8 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 84 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 15.63 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 5.93 g |
| Natural | 5.9 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 5.5 g |
| Soluble | 1.7 g |
| Insoluble | 3.9 g |
| Protein | 5.36 g |
| Fat | 0.22 g |
| Saturated | 0.05 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.16 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- About 5.4 g of plant protein per 100 g, more than most vegetables.
- 5.5 g of fibre per 100 g of cooked peas.
- Almost no fat: about 0.2 g per 100 g.
- Starchier than most vegetables: about 16 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
- GI about 51 and a glycemic load near 8 per 100 g, higher than non-starchy vegetables.
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Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Green peas?
Green peas has a glycemic index of 51 (Low). One cup (80 g) has a glycemic load of 6.4; per 100 g the glycemic load is 8.
Is Green peas good for people with insulin resistance?
Green peas has a low glycemic index (51), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Green peas has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Green peas in this database, Canned green peas has the lowest glycemic load (5.8 per 100 g).
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