Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation
Fresh green pea is a traditional Ayurvedic legume valued for its sweet, astringent taste and cooling potency.
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
Sweet winter peas cooked fresh — far lighter than their dried form. Ghee, cumin and ginger remain the wise defaults for any pea.
Classical Provenance: Bhavaprakasha (kalaya); North Indian winter tradition.
Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)
- matar paneer (the winter classic)
- in pulao and poha
- with ginger and cumin in ghee (the vata answer)
Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)
- Contraindication: vata excess / gas-prone (milder than dry peas, still a pea)
- Contraindication: raw in quantity for weak digestion
Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Fresh green pea
Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1/4 cup dry (50g):
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1/4 cup dry) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 81 kcal | 41 kcal |
| Protein | 7.2 g | 3.6 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 11.9 g | 5.9 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 3.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | 0.5 g |
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0.07 g |
| Calcium | 28.2 mg | 14.1 mg |
| Iron | 1.58 mg | 0.79 mg |
| Magnesium | 40.1 mg | 20.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 56.0 mg | 28.0 mg |
| Potassium | 249 mg | 124 mg |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 2 mg |
| Zinc | 1.09 mg | 0.55 mg |
| Copper | 0.22 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Manganese | 0.46 mg | 0.23 mg |
| Selenium | 1.6 µg | 0.8 µg |
| Vitamin C | 38.4 mg | 19.2 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 121.0 µg | 60.5 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.21 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Vitamin K | 44.2 µg | 22.1 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.27 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.03 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.28 mg | 0.64 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19 mg | 0.10 mg |
