Pea (grain) – calorie content and chemical composition

Introduction

When choosing food products in a store and the appearance of the product, it is necessary to pay attention to information about the manufacturer, the composition of the product, nutritional value, and other data indicated on the packaging, which is also important for the consumer.

Reading the product’s composition on the packaging, you can learn a lot about what we eat.

Proper nutrition is constant work on yourself. If you really want to eat only healthy food, it will take not only willpower but also knowledge – at the very least, you should learn how to read labels and understand the meanings.

Composition and calorie content

Nutritional valueContent(per 100 grams)
Calorie298 kcal
Proteins20.5 g
Fats2 gr
Carbohydrates49.5 g
Water14 grams
Fiber11.2 gr

Vitamins:

VitaminsChemical nameContent in 100 gramsThe percentage of the daily requirement
Vitamin Aretinol equivalent2 mg0%
Vitamin B1thiamine0.81 mg54%
Vitamin B2Riboflavin0.15 mg8%
Vitamin Cascorbic acid0 mg0%
Vitamin Etocopherol0.7 mg7%
Vitamin B3 (PP)Niacin6.5 mg33%
Vitamin B4choline200 mg40%
Vitamin B5Pantothenic acid2.2 mg44%
Vitamin B6pyridoxine0.27 mg14%
Vitamin B9folic acid16 mg4%
Vitamin HBiotin19 µg38%

Mineral content:

MineralsContent in 100 gramsThe percentage of the daily requirement
Potassium873 mg35%
Calcium115 mg12%
Magnesium107 mg27%
Phosphorus329 mg33%
Sodium33 mg3%
Iron6.8 mg49%
Iodine5 µg3%
Zinc3.18 mg27%
Selenium13.1 µg24%
Copper750 mcg75%
Sulfur190 mg19%
Fluoride30 µg1%
Chrome9 mcg18%
Silicon83 mg277%
Manganese1.75 mg88%

The content of amino acids:

Essential amino acidsThe contents in 100grThe percentage of the daily requirement
Tryptophan260 mg104%
Isoleucine1090 mg55%
Valine1010 mg29%
Leucine1650 mg33%
Threonine840 mg150%
Lysine1550 mg97%
Methionine210 mg16%
Phenylalanine1010 mg51%
Arginine1620 mg32%
Histidine460 mg31%

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Conclusion

Thus, the product’s usefulness depends on its classification and your need for additional ingredients and components. To not get lost in the limitless world of labeling, do not forget that our diet should be based on fresh and unprocessed foods such as vegetables, fruits, herbs, berries, cereals, legumes, the composition of which does not need to be learned. So add more fresh food to your diet.

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