FiberUp
How much fiber is in green peas?
Green Peas have 4.4 g of fiber per 1/2 cup (80 g). That is 16% of the 28 g daily value and a good amount for a vegetable. Per 100 g it works out to 5.5 g, which rank 6 of 60 vegetables in the FiberUp database. About 30% of that fiber is soluble and 70% insoluble. It would take 6 servings to reach the 25 g adequate intake for women and 9 for the 38 g for men. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Soluble vs insoluble
The split is approximate and comes from USDA SR Legacy analyses where available. Soluble fiber dissolves into a gel and is the type most linked to cholesterol and blood sugar effects. Insoluble fiber adds bulk and keeps things moving.
About green peas and fiber
Green peas are the highest-fiber common frozen vegetable at 4.4 grams per half cup, and a full cup is nearly 9 grams. Frozen peas match fresh ones because fiber is not affected by freezing.
How green peas compares to other vegetables
Per typical serving. The highest vegetable in the database is artichoke at 6.9 g.
| Food | Serving | Fiber | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collard Greens | 1 cup cooked | 5.3 g | 2.8 g | 19% |
| Kohlrabi | 1 cup sliced | 4.9 g | 3.6 g | 18% |
| Acorn Squash | 1/2 cup baked | 4.5 g | 4.4 g | 16% |
| Green Peas | 1/2 cup | 4.4 g | 5.5 g | 16% |
| Sweet Potato | 1 medium | 3.8 g | 3.3 g | 14% |
| Swiss Chard | 1 cup cooked | 3.7 g | 2.1 g | 13% |
| Potato with Skin | 1 medium | 3.6 g | 2.4 g | 13% |
Servings to reach a daily goal
servings of green peas to reach 25 g, the adequate intake for adult women
servings of green peas to reach 38 g, the adequate intake for adult men
Nobody should get all their fiber from one food. Gut bacteria respond to variety, and the fiber calculator shows a mixed day that reaches your number.
USDA entries for green peas
Grams of fiber per 100 g from USDA FoodData Central (snapshot 2026-10-11). Different preparations and varieties explain the spread.
| USDA description | Fiber / 100 g | Soluble | Insoluble |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green peas, raw | 5.7 g | – | – |
| Peas, green, raw | 5.7 g | – | – |
| Peas, green, split, mature seeds, raw | 22.2 g | – | – |
| Peas, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt | 5.5 g | – | – |
| Green peas, NS as to form, cooked | 4.4 g | – | – |
| Peas, green, sweet, canned, sodium added, sugar added, drained and rinsed | 6 g | – | – |
| Peas, green, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt | 4.5 g | – | – |
| Green peas, fresh, cooked, no added fat | 5.9 g | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
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Values are per typical serving from USDA FoodData Central and standard references, rounded to one decimal. Actual fiber varies with variety, ripeness, and preparation. This is general nutrition information, not medical advice.