Peas
Low GI
GL 10.2 per cup (145 g) · GL 7 per 100 g
- Good fiber content
- Moderate glycemic index
Peas has a glycemic index of 51 (Low). One cup (145 g) adds a glycemic load of 10.2.
Reviewed Jul 31, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #170419 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Forms of Peas
- PeasGI 22 · GL 3 per 100 g green
- GI 22 · GL 4 per 100 g yellowcooked
Cooked yellow peas - GI 48 · GL 6 per 100 g canned
Canned peas - Peas frozenGI 39 · GL 6 per 100 g frozen
- GI 45 · GL 7 per 100 g boiledgreen
Cooked green peas mashed with fresh herbs and lemon juice (creamy spread) - GI 22 · GL 13 per 100 g dried
Dried peas - Roasted yellow peasGI 28 · GL 16.8 per 100 g yellowroasted
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 145 g | 10.2 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 81 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 14.5 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 5.7 g |
| Natural | 5.7 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 5.1 g |
| Soluble | 1.5 g |
| Insoluble | 3.6 g |
| Protein | 5.4 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g |
| Saturated | 0.1 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.3 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Good fiber content
- Low glycemic load
- Moderate glycemic index
- Starch-heavy carb profile
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
Recipes with Peas
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Low-Glycemic Chicken and Mushroom Skillet with Pancetta 40 min · 10 ingredients · medium -
Low-GI Cottage Pie with Carisma Potatoes 80 min · 18 ingredients · medium -
Low-Glycemic Courgette, Pea & White Bean Soup with Basil Pesto 25 min · 7 ingredients · easy -
Mackerel, New Potato & Watercress Salad with Horseradish 40 min · 12 ingredients · medium -
Herb-Roasted Chicken with Low-Glycemic Root Vegetables 105 min · 11 ingredients · medium
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Peas?
Peas has a glycemic index of 51 (Low). One cup (145 g) has a glycemic load of 10.2; per 100 g the glycemic load is 7.
Is Peas good for people with insulin resistance?
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 Peas has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Peas in this database, Peas has the lowest glycemic load (3 per 100 g).
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