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By Shereen Jegtvig, About.com

Updated June 17, 2007

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Snow Peas

Snow Peas

Photo © Kristian Birchall
About Snow Peas:

Snow peas are an excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin K, B complex vitamins and vitamin C.

Healthy Snow Pea Recipes:

Nutrition Information for Snow Peas:

The following nutrition information is for one serving of snow peas. That would be about one cup of whole snow peas, or 63 grams. This general information is for raw snow peas and any variety of edible-podded peas.

Macronutrients:

Water: 56 g

Calories: 26

Protein: 1.76 g

Carbohydrates: 4.76 g

Fiber: 1.6 g

Sugars: 2.52 g

Total Fat: 0.13 g

Saturated Fat: 0.025 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g

Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.056 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Micronutrients:

Calcium: 27 mg

Iron: 1.31 mg

Magnesium: 15 mg

Phosphorus: 33 mg

Potassium: 126 mg

Sodium: 3 mg

Zinc: 0.17 mg

Vitamin C: 37.8 mg

Thiamin: 0.095 mg

Riboflavin: 0.050 mg

Niacin: 0.378 mg

Pantothenic Acid: 0.473 mg

Vitamin B6: 0.101 mg

Vitamin B12: 0 mcg

Folate: 26 mcg

Vitamin A: 685 IU

Vitamin E: 0.25 mg

Vitamin K: 15.8 mcg

Phytonutrients:

beta Carotene: 397 mcg

beta Cryptoxanthin: 0 mcg

Lycopene: 0 mcg

Lutein and Zeaxanthin: 466 mcg

Source of Information:

USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference

Notes:

Abbreviations:

  • g = gram
  • mg = milligram
  • mcg = microgram
  • IU = International Unit
Nutrient Recommendation Information:

Nutrient Recommendations for Women

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