Dried Green Peas

We are offering dried green peas
fat
a 1/4-cup serving of dried peas contains 0 g of total fat and 0 g of saturated fat. Fat is the most concentrated source of calories with 9 calories per gram. Choosing to eat more low-fat and fat-free foods can help you limit your calorie intake. In addition, choosing more low-fat foods can help you keep your heart healthy. The american heart association says a high intake of saturated fat and trans fat can increase your blood cholesterol levels. You should aim to keep your total fat intake to less than 25 to 35 percent of calories, saturated fat to less than 7 percent of calories and trans fat to less than 1 percent of your caloric intake.
carbohydrates
a 1/4-cup serving of dried peas contains 23 g of carbohydrates and 9 g of fiber. Each gram of carbohydrate contains 4 calories. Carbohydrates are your body's preferred source of energy and should make up 45 to 65 percent of your caloric intake. Fiber is a type of carbohydrate your body cannot digest. The fiber in dried peas can help you feel full longer and aid in weight management. It can also help lower your blood cholesterol levels.
protein
dried peas are a good source of protein and can serve as a healthy alternative to meat in your diet. A 1/4-cup serving of dried peas contains 9 g of protein. By comparison, 1 oz. Of cooked chicken or contains 7 g of protein. A healthy diet should contain 10 to 35 percent of its calories from protein.
iron
dried green peas are also a good source of iron. Each 1/4 cup serving meets 8 percent of your daily iron needs. The type of iron found in dried peas is called nonheme iron. This type of iron is not as readily absorbed as heme iron, the type of iron found in meat. Vitamin c rich foods can enhance the absorption of nonheme iron. Food sources of vitamin c include oranges, peppers, strawberries and tomatoes