Snow peas can be found in the produce section of most health food stores, specialty
markets, and supermarkets. Look for brightly colored, crisp pods that have fresh-looking
leaflets and small seeds. Use as soon as possible, or store in a plastic bag, refrigerated for
up to three days.
Varieties
Snow peas, like all peas, are a type of
legume. The edible, flat pods contain five to seven seeds and can reach a length of two to
three inches. Snow peas are available year round, and are especially abundant and fresh in the
spring and summer.
Nutrition Highlights
Snow peas (frozen, uncooked), 1/2 cup
Calories: 55
Protein: 3.7g
Carbohydrate: 9.8g
Total Fat: 0.26g
Fiber: 3.38g
*Excellent source of: Vitamin C (12.9mg), and
Vitamin A (523 IU)
*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular
nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value. Foods that are a “good
source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the Recommended Daily
Value.
The information presented in the Food Guide is for informational purposes
only and was created by a team of US–registered dietitians and food experts. Consult
your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any
supplements, making dietary changes, or before making any changes in prescribed medications.
Information expires September 2008.
