Mushy peas are rehydrated marrowfat peas that have been cooked until they break down into a thick, coarse puree. They are a beloved British chip-shop side dish providing plant protein, fibre, folate, and iron alongside their characteristic starchy, savoury flavour. Canned mushy peas are ready to heat and serve.
Heat gently with a small knob of butter and a pinch of white pepper; add a squeeze of lemon to brighten the flavour. Serve with fish and chips, pies, or as a toast topping.
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Macronutrients per 100g
Glycemic Index & Load
Low GI food — causes a slow, steady rise in blood sugar. Ideal for sustained energy, blood glucose control, and reducing insulin demand.
Glycemic Load (GL = GI × carbs ÷ 100) accounts for portion size. A low GL means this food has minimal real-world blood sugar impact.
Vitamins & Minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100g | % Daily Value* | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chloride | 320 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 170 mg | 9% | |
| Phosphorus | 100 mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin K | 22.5 µg | 19% | |
| Magnesium | 22.0 mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 14.0 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.30 mg | 9% | |
| Zinc | 0.700 mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-TE) | 0.300 mg | 3% | |
| Manganese | 0.200 mg | 10% | |
| Copper | 0.110 mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A (RE) | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.000 mg | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) | 0.300 g | — | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.100 g | — | |
| Sucrose | 1.60 g | — | |
| Glucose (dextrose) | 0.000 g | — | |
| Maltose | 0.000 g | — | |
| Fructose | 0.000 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 0.000 mg | — | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Retinol (vitamin A) | 0.000 µg | 0% |
* % Daily Value is the proportion of an adult
EU Nutrient Reference Value (NRV) supplied by 100g of this food.
NRVs are the labelling standard — the same basis as the “%RI” figures printed on
food packaging — so these percentages are directly comparable with a shop label.
They are a single adult figure and do not vary by age or sex, which is why they
sometimes differ from UK dietary reference values: the NRV for vitamin C is 80mg
where the UK RNI is 40mg. When Nutriofia assesses your own intake in the
reports and trackers, it uses the age- and sex-specific UK values instead.
Fibre is shown without a percentage. Our fibre values use the UK
Englyst NSP method, while the published 30g daily goal is an AOAC figure — the two
are measured differently and a single percentage would mislead.
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