Green Peas

Green peas are tiny, but they contain a lot of vitamins and nutrients, such as folate, thiamin, and vitamin C. They are also among the vegetables with the most variety. Green peas are a legume, so they also have a good amount of protein.

USDA has confirmed that boiling green peas are a great source of protein including:

• 8.6 grams per 1 cup
• 5.4 grams per 100 grams
• 12.8 grams per 200-calorie serving

A study from November 2014 that was published in the journal Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism suggested that green peas may offer protection against cancer, inflammation, and cardiovascular disease. The majority of people buy frozen peas because they are convenient to store and defrost quickly, even though fresh peas are also available at farmer's markets and grocery stores because they grow quickly and are among the first vegetables to become available in late spring.