In the modern world, people already know all the medicinal and unique properties of legumes, because their health benefits have long been proven by science. Dishes, the main ingredient of which is beans, lentils , soybeans or other representatives of this family, are remarkable for their delicious taste and nutritional value. But special attention is attracted to peas, which is known since the days of ancient Russia. Today, more and more people are trying to introduce this type of beans into their diet, and all thanks to a rich in vitamins composition.
Composition and calorie content of pea porridge
Porridge has in its composition a high concentration of important elements for the body: vitamins A, H, E, PP, group B, beta-carotene, fiber, amino acids, antioxidants, minerals.
In 100 g of pea porridge contains:
- proteins - 16 g;
- fats - 5,3 g;
- carbohydrates - 34.3 g.
How many calories in pea porridge directly depends on the way of cooking and the type of grains. However, in any case, it is considered a dietary product, which can and should be used when losing weight, because after eating a small portion, you will not feel hunger for a long time. The average per 100 g of pea porridge is approximately 110 calories.
If you cook this dish on the water, then the caloric content will be minimal, only 87 kcal per 100 g, so this product can be safely included in diet food. Well, the calories in pea porridge cooked on milk will already be about 280 kcal per 100 g. This figure is quite high, so this dish is most often used in its menu by athletes. Because of the high caloric content and the high content of vegetable protein, this porridge helps to strengthen and build up muscles.
Well, for no one will be a secret that the calorie content of pea porridge will increase significantly if you consume it with butter or bread.