what are green peas good for
Green peas are a very good source of vitamin K, manganese, dietary fiber, vitamin B1, copper, vitamin C, phosphorus, and folate. They are also a good source of vitamin B6, niacin, vitamin B2, molybdenum, zinc, protein, magnesium, iron, potassium, and choline. For an in-depth nutritional profile click here: Green peas. We don't usually think about green peas as an exotic food in terms of nutrient compositionâbut we should. 2  Because of their sweet taste and starchy texture, we know that green peas must contain some sugar and starch (and they do).