Ingredient swap
Dates vs Green Peas
Dates has 2.5 g protein and 282 calories per 100 g; green peas has 5.4 g and 81. They behave similarly in recipes.
How to swap
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of dates (147 g) ≈ 1 cup of green peas.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Dates | Green Peas |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 282 | 81 better |
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5.4 gbetter |
| Carbs | 75 g | 14.5 gbetter |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 0.4 g |
| Fiber | 8 gbetter | 5.7 g |
| Sugar | 63.4 g | 5.7 gbetter |
| Sodium | 2 mgbetter | 5 mg |
| 1 cup weighs | 147 g | 145 g |
"Better" means more protein or fiber, or fewer calories, carbs, sugar or salt. Fat is not scored.
Macros per 100 g
Common questions
Can I use green peas instead of dates?
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of dates (147 g) ≈ 1 cup of green peas.
Which has more protein?
Green Peas, with 5.4 g per 100 g versus 2.5 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Green Peas, with 81 calories per 100 g.