Snap pea is a herbaceous plant originating from China and India. Due to high content of protein (5%) and carbohydrates (10%), this vegetable is a popular component of vegan and vegetarian diets.
Snap pea is moderate-calorie (100 g of pea has 80 kcal) and contains an impressive set of vitamins: vitamin A, B group vitamins (vitamin B1, B2, B3, B5, B6 and B9), vitamin C, E and K as well as valuable minerals – zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, potassium, selenium, sodium, calcium and iron.
Snap pea is moderate-calorie (100 g of pea has 80 kcal) and contains an impressive set of vitamins: vitamin A, B group vitamins (vitamin B1, B2, B3, B5, B6 and B9), vitamin C, E and K as well as valuable minerals – zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, potassium, selenium, sodium, calcium and iron.