Are green peas keto?

Green peas

Not keto No — green peas are not keto-friendly.

Shelled peas are starchy legumes. A spoonful as garnish is fine, but a side dish adds up fast.

Nutrition per serving

1 cup · 145 g
Net carbs
13g
Calories
117kcal
Protein
7.9g
Fat
0.6g
Total carbs
21 g
Fiber
8.3 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 64%

About 56.8 g of green peas adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 39% of a typical serving.

Nutrition facts for green peas
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories117 kcal81 kcal
Total carbohydrate21 g14 g
Dietary fiber8.3 g5.7 g
Net carbs13 g8.8 g
Sugars 8.2 g 5.7 g
Protein7.9 g5.4 g
Fat0.6 g0.4 g

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Frequently asked questions

Are green peas keto?

No — green peas are not keto-friendly. Shelled peas are starchy legumes. A spoonful as garnish is fine, but a side dish adds up fast.

How many net carbs are in green peas?

1 cup (145 g) of green peas has about 13 g net carbs (21 g total carbs minus 8.3 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 8.8 g net carbs.

How much green peas can I eat on keto?

About 56.8 g of green peas adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 39% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 64% of your carbs.

What is a good keto substitute for green peas?

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #170419): Peas, green, raw. Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Not keto — More than about 10 g net carbs per typical serving. Swap it for a low-carb alternative. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

Typical price: about $2.60/lb — USDA ERS 2023 average (green peas, frozen: $2.19/lb as sold, 89% usable), adjusted +6% for inflation to September 2026. How we estimate prices

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