Vegetables / Legumes, Nuts, and Seeds
Blue pea pod
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 94% |
| Calories | 68kcal / 2530kcal (2%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 3.8 g/ 71g (5%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.4 g/ 42g (0.95%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 12.2 g/ 348g (3%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B2 | 0.18 mg/ 1mg (13%) |
Vit B3 | 1.4 mg NE/ 16mg NE (8%) |
Vit C | 248 mg/ 70mg (354%) high |
Minerals
Calcium | 42 mg/ 750mg (5%) |
Phosphorus | 24 mg/ 700mg (3%) |
Iron | 0.4 mg/ 12mg (3%) |
Sodium | 11 mg/ 1500mg (0.73%) very low |
What is this food?
Blue pea pod (often used as a natural blue color ingredient in drinks and some dishes). It’s a plant-based food that’s usually eaten as part of a vegetable or infused into water/recipes.
Why it matters to health
Blue pea pod is a good source of dietary fiber (4.8 g per 100 g), which helps keep you full and supports healthy digestion. It also has low fat (0.4 g) and very low sodium (11 mg), which is helpful for everyday heart-friendly eating. The carbohydrates (12.2 g) include some natural sugars (5.8 g), so it’s best to pair it with balanced meals (rice/whole grains, protein, and vegetables) rather than relying on it alone as a snack.
Healthier tips
- Use it as a colorful veggie/infusion for your meals—pair with lean protein (fish, chicken, tofu) and a sensible serving of rice or whole grains.
- For snacks, keep portions reasonable and match it with protein or nuts/beans if you need longer-lasting fullness.
- If you’re making drinks, avoid adding too much sugar; let the natural color and flavor do the work.
- Include it alongside other non-starchy vegetables to help you hit your daily fiber goal.
Common Filipino dishes
Blue pea tea, blue pea rice, blue pea jelly, blue pea drinks, blue pea mixed vegetable stew
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