Spotlight: Sugar Snap Peas
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PRODUCT INFORMATION
- Sugar Snap Peas are U.S. No. 1 or better fresh, whole vegetable.
- Unlike flat snow peas, snap peas have crisp, edible pods rounded with peas.
PACK/YIELD
Sugar snap peas are packed in 10 pound cases.
STORAGE
- Sugar snap peas are best stored in the refrigerator.
- Cut peas should be stored in a container not made from metal in the refrigerator.
- For further guidance on how to store and maintain USDA Foods, please see our memo.
USES AND TIPS
- Fresh sugar snap peas are a great snack and many people prefer them raw.
- They go great on top of a green salad.
- Saute them in lite Italian dressing with garlic for a real treat.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
- 98 grams = 1 cup in the MyPlate.gov Fruit Group. For a 2,000-calorie diet, the daily recommended about 2 cups of vegetable.
- 1 cup sugar snap peas provides nearly a day’s vitamin C needs.
FOOD SAFETY INFORMATION
Rinse peas in cool water and pat dry before eating.
OTHER RESOURCES
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 cup chopped sugar snap peas (98g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 41
Calories from Fat 2
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0mg
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 4mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate 7g
2%
Dietary Fiber 3g
10%
Sugars 4g
Protein 3g
Vitamin A 21%
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Vitamin C 98%
Calcium 4%
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Iron 11%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Foods Fact Sheet CREDIT UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE