Fiber breakdown
Soluble 2.2 g (25%)Insoluble 6.6 g (75%)
| Serving | 1 cup cooked |
|---|---|
| Total fiber | 8.8 g |
| Soluble fiber | 2.2 g |
| Insoluble fiber | 6.6 g |
| Share of 28 g daily target | 31% |
| Category | Vegetables |
| Food type | Whole food |
Fiber content
Fiber in Green peas
A 1 cup cooked serving of green peas contains 8.8 g of dietary fiber — a good source of fiber, about 31% of a 28 g daily target.
8.8 g
per 1 cup cookedHow much fiber is in green peas?
Green peas delivers 8.8 grams of dietary fiber in a typical 1 cup cooked serving, which makes it a good source of fiber. That covers roughly 31% of a 28 gram daily reference intake, so it can make a real dent in your fiber goal for the day.
Of that total, about 2.2 g is soluble fiber (which forms a gel in the gut and helps with cholesterol and blood-sugar) and 6.6 g is insoluble fiber (which adds bulk and supports regularity).
USDA FoodData Central; total dietary fiber nutrient 1079. Soluble and insoluble grams are category-based estimates, not lab-measured values.
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