Ingredient swap
Green Peas vs Pumpkin Purée
Green Peas has 5.4 g protein and 81 calories per 100 g; pumpkin purée has 1.1 g and 34. They behave similarly in recipes.
How to swap
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of green peas (145 g) ≈ ½ cup of pumpkin purée.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Green Peas | Pumpkin Purée |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 81 | 34 better |
| Protein | 5.4 gbetter | 1.1 g |
| Carbs | 14.5 g | 8.1 gbetter |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 0.3 g |
| Fiber | 5.7 gbetter | 2.9 g |
| Sugar | 5.7 g | 3.3 gbetter |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 5 mg |
| 1 cup weighs | 145 g | 245 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 pumpkin purée instead of green peas?
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of green peas (145 g) ≈ ½ cup of pumpkin purée.
Which has more protein?
Green Peas, with 5.4 g per 100 g versus 1.1 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Pumpkin Purée, with 34 calories per 100 g.