Peas, frozen, microwaved

Peas are a vegetable, and these figures describe frozen garden peas and petit pois cooked in a microwave. They mainly provide carbohydrate, fibre and protein, along with vitamins and minerals. Per 100g, they contain 11g of carbohydrate, 5.6g of fibre, 5.7g of protein and 17mg of vitamin C.

Fibre supports normal bowel function, while protein is needed for the growth and repair of body tissues. Vitamin C helps the body absorb iron from plant foods. These peas contain little salt or saturated fat; any salt, butter or sauces added during preparation will change the nutritional content of the finished dish. Full nutritional figures are provided in the tables below.