Pea Vegetable: Health Benefits, Nutrition Facts per 100 grams, Types, Vitamins, Minerals and Recipes
Nutrition Facts Per 100 grams -
- Calories: 81
- Protein: 5.4 grams
- Carbohydrates: 14.5 grams
- Fiber: 5.1 grams
- Fat: 0.4 grams
- Vitamin C: 40 mg (67% DV)
- Vitamin K: 24.8 mcg (31% DV)
- Folate: 65 mcg (16% DV)
- Iron: 1.5 mg (8% DV)
- Potassium: 244 mg (7% DV)
Vitamins -
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin K
- Vitamin A
- Folate
Minerals -
Key minerals found in peas include:
- Iron
- Potassium
- Magnesium
Types -
Peas are broadly categorized into:
- Green Peas: Commonly used fresh or frozen.
- Snow Peas: Eaten whole, including the pod.
- Snap Peas: Similar to snow peas but with plumper pods.
Health Benefits -
- Rich in Fiber: Supports digestion and promotes gut health.
- High in Protein: Good plant-based protein source.
- Antioxidant Properties: Helps combat oxidative stress.
- Heart Health: Lowers cholesterol levels.
- Vitamins and Minerals: Supports overall immunity and bone health.
Recipes -
Pea and Mint Soup:
- Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil.
- Add peas, vegetable broth, and fresh mint.
- Simmer until peas are tender.
- Blend until smooth and season to taste.
- Garnish with a dollop of yogurt and fresh mint leaves.
Caution -
- Allergic Reactions: Peas may cause allergic responses in susceptible individuals, so caution should be exercised.
- Flatulence: Some people may experience gas or bloating from consuming peas, especially if eaten in large quantities.
- Vegetable Names in English and Hindi
| English | हिंदी |
| Bitter Gourd | करेला |
| Pointed Gourd | परवल |
| Cabbage | बंद गोभी |
| Beat-root | चुकंदर |
| Bean | सेम |
| Jack-fruit | कटहल |
| Ridge Gourd | तरोई |
| Sponge Gourd | नेनुआ (घेवडा) |
| Ginger | अदरक |
| Capsicum | शिमला मीर्च |
| Tomato | टमाटर |
| Bottle Gourd | लौकी |
| Potato | आलू |
| Pea | मटर |
| Green Chili | हरी मिर्च |
| Cucumber | खीरा |
| Onion | प्याज |
| Baby corn | मक्का |
| Cluster beans | ग्वार की फली |
| Amaranth leaves | चौराई |
| Yam | रतालु |
| Ash gourd | पेठा |
| Spine gourd | ककोर |
| Red chili | लाल मिर्च |
| Chickpea | काबुली चना |
| Lotus cucumber | कमल ककड़ी |
| Runner beans | सेम की फली |
| Elephant foot yam | जिमीकंद |
| Cassava | कसावा |
| Chives | प्याज का पत्ता |
| Ceylon spinach | पोई |
| Raw banana flower | कच्चे केले का फूल |
| Bamboo shoot | बांस के कोपले |
| Taro root | कान्दू |
| Cape gooseberry | केप करौंदा |
| Amaranth | अम्लान पुष्प |
| Arugula | आर्गुला |
| Fennel | सौंफ |
| Fenugreek leaf | मेथी |
| Jute Flower | सनैल का फूल |
| Lady-Finger | भिन्डी |
| Curry leaves | करी पत्ता |
| Tamarind | इमली |
| Raw papaya | कच्चा पपीता |
| Olive | जैतुन |
| Natal plum | करौंदा |
| Keri | कच्चा आम/ अमिया |
| Cauliflower | फूल गोभी |
| Pumpkin | कद्दू |
| Brinjal | बैगन |
| Spinach | पालक |
| Coriander Leaf | धनिया पत्ता |
| Round Melon | टिंडा |
| Colocasia Root | अरवी |
| Turnips | शलजम |
| Mushroom | मशरूम |
| Garlic | लहसून |
| Sweet-Potato | शकरकंद (गंजी) |
| Green Onion | हरा प्याज |
| Dill | सोया |
| Radish | मूली |
| Mint | पुदीना |
| Soya beans | सोयाबीन |
| Green-Mustard | हरा सरसों |
| Wild Spinach | जंगली पालक |
| Fava beans | बाकला |
| French beans | फ्रेंच बीन्स |
| Kideny beans | राजमा |
| Drumstick | सहजन |
| Tendli Gourd | कुदरुन |
| White Brinjal | सफेद बैगन |
