These peas are renowned for their delicious and tender pods of seeds. Botanically speaking, snow peas are fruit but are also used as a vegetable.
The peas develop from flowers, which may be either purple or white. at this stage, the flowers and leaves that grow on the plants may be eaten.
Snow peas are white pods with a pale green color and are tiny flattened peas.
The pod and the peas are edible and possess the sweet taste of peas and a delicate yet fresh texture.
The pods are long and flat and measure between two and an inch in size.
The snow peas are rich in carbohydrate, protein as well as dietary fiber, vitamin K and C as well as magnesium, potassium and iron. They are also richer in Vitamin C than the other varieties of peas.
Scientific name of Snow Peas
Pisum Sativum
Other names of Snow Peas
- Mennonite Peas
- Chinese Peas
- Pois Mangetout
- Golden Squash (variant)
- Asian Peas
Calories by source in Snow Peas
- Calories by carbohydrate in Snow Peas = 72%
- Calories by fat in Snow Peas = 1%
- Calories by protein in Snow Peas = 27%
Fats and Fatty Acid profile of Snow Peas
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in Snow Peas = 59%
- Saturated fat (SFA) in Snow Peas = 26%
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in Snow Peas = 15%
Nutrition facts of Snow Peas
*Serving size = 100 grams = 3.55 Ounces = 1/2 cup
*DV= % Daily Value (%DV indicates how much nutrients contribute to a person’s daily diet from a serving of a food. DV assists you in determining whether or not a serving of food is high or low in a particular nutrient.)
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 42 | KCAL | |
| Fat | 0.2 | GRAM | 0% |
| Protein | 2.8 | GRAM | 6% |
| Carbohydrate | 7.55 | GRAM | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.6 | GRAM | 9% |
Detailed vitamin profile of Snow Peas, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, Folate, Niacin, Thiamin, and Riboflavin is shown in the chart.
Detailed mineral profile of Snow Peas, Sodium(Na), Calcium(Ca), Copper(Cu), Iron(Fe), Magnesium(Mg), Selenium(Se), Phosphorus(P), Potassium(K) and Zinc(Zn) is shown the chart.
Availability of Snow Pea
Generally available round the year. Peak season is spring through the early summer.
Complete nutrition facts of Snow Peas
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