Are Green peas keto?
Not keto-friendly 7.5 g net carbs per half a cup (80 g) — 38% of a 20 g keto day.
Short answer: Not in normal portions. Half a cup (80 g) of green peas: 7.5 g net carbs — 38% of a strict 20 g keto day — with 0.3 g fat and 4.3 g protein.
Peas are a legume with more starch than other green vegetables. Snow peas and sugar snaps, eaten whole, are lower.
How green peas fits a keto carb budget
On a 20 g day, one serving uses 38% of your budget, leaving 12.5 g for everything else. Measure portions rather than eyeballing them.
Worked example. 80 g of green peas = 11.6 g total carbs − 4.1 g fibre = 7.5 g net carbs, 0.3 g fat, 4.3 g protein and 65 kcal.
If you still want some, plan it: a strict day is 20 g, and how net carbs are counted explains why the fibre here does not rescue it.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per half a cup (80 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 81 kcal | 65 kcal |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 0.3 g |
| Protein | 5.4 g | 4.3 g |
| Total carbohydrate | 14.5 g | 11.6 g |
| Fibre | 5.1 g | 4.1 g |
| Net carbs | 9.4 g | 7.5 g |
Where the energy comes from:
How to eat green peas on keto
- A spoonful in a dish for colour is fine; a side bowl is not.
Lower-carb swaps
| Swap | Net carbs / serving | Saves |
|---|---|---|
| Green beans (one cup) | 4.3 g | 3.2 g |
Compared with other vegetables
Green peas ranks #22 of 26 vegetables in our database by net carbs per 100 g (lowest first). Most non-starchy vegetables fit easily; roots and tubers are where carbs climb.
| Food | Net carbs / 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Kale | 0.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Lettuce (romaine) | 1.2 g | 1.1 g |
| Spinach | 1.4 g | 0.8 g |
| Celery | 1.4 g | 1.1 g |
| Pickles (dill) | 1.4 g | 0.9 g |
| Asparagus | 1.8 g | 1.7 g |
See all vegetables ranked by net carbs →
Frequently asked questions
How many net carbs are in green peas?
Green peas has about 9.4 g of net carbs per 100 g (14.5 g total carbohydrate minus 5.1 g fibre), and about 7.5 g per half a cup (80 g).
Can you eat green peas on keto?
Not in normal portions. One half a cup contains 7.5 g net carbs, 38% of a strict daily limit.
Values are per 100 g of the raw or stated food, rounded, from USDA FoodData Central. Brands and varieties differ — check the label for packaged products.