⏱ 25 min total

Seared Sugar Snap Peas

Name: Seared Sugar Snap Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ½ tbsp Olive oil; 1 ½ cup, whole Snow peas; ¼ dash Salt; 1 medium Scallions; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Granulated sugar; ½ tsp Lemon zest; ¾ tbsp Spearmint; ¼ dash Black pepper; ¼ tbsp Lemon juice

Per 1 serving · 126 g · 9 ingredients

Calories

109

5%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
3.1g
11% of calories
Carbs
9.4g
33% of calories
Fat
7g
56% of calories

Portion

✓ Low saturated fat
✓ Low sodium
✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Seared Sugar Snap Peas (126 g) has 109 calories, with 3.1 g of protein, 9.4 g of carbohydrates and 7 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (56% of calories). It is high in Vitamin C (68% DV), Vitamin K (49% DV) and iron (34% DV).

Per 100 g

87cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

2.8g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

3.2g

4.5 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin C68%
Vitamin K49%
Iron34%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber11%
Thiamine13%
Vitamin B614%
Folate (B9)14%
Pantothenic acid15%
Copper11%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 10 min

1
Heat a large sauté pan on high heat for 1 minute. Add olive oil and heat until it shimmers, about 1-2 minutes. Add the sugar snap peas and toss to coat with the oil. Sprinkle with salt to taste and toss again. Allow to cook, undisturbed, for 1 minute.
2
Add the scallions and sprinkle with a pinch of sugar. Toss to combine and let cook for 1 minute. Toss again and cook undisturbed for 2 minutes.
3
Turn off the heat, mix in the lemon zest and mint, then add black pepper and lemon juice to taste. Serve immediately.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (126 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	67 μg	7%
Vitamin C	61 mg	68%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	1 mg	9%
Vitamin K	59 μg	49%
Thiamine	0.2 mg	13%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	8%
Niacin	1 mg	4%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	14%
Folate (B9)	54 μg	14%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	15%
Choline	18 mg	3%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	61 mg	6%
Iron	3 mg	34%
Potassium	256 mg	5%
Magnesium	29 mg	7%
Phosphorus	59 mg	8%
Zinc	0.4 mg	3%
Copper	0.1 mg	11%
Manganese	0.3 mg	13%
Selenium	1 μg	1%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	42 μg	—
Arginine	0.2 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.3 g	—
Beta carotene	685 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	0 μg	—
Fructose	0 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	0 g	—
Glutamic acid	1 g	—
Glycine	0.1 g	—
Histidine	0 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.2 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.2 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	0.2 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	5 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	0.1 g	—
Retinol	0 μg	—
Serine	0.1 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0.3 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.1 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0 g	—
Tyrosine	0.1 g	—
Valine	0.3 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 109 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

21min
Walking (3.5 mph)
13min
Cycling (moderate)
9min
Running (6 mph)
15min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Seared Sugar Snap Peas?

One serving of Seared Sugar Snap Peas (1 serving) has 109 calories, which works out to 87 calories per 100 g. That is about 5.4% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Seared Sugar Snap Peas high in protein?

Not especially. It has 3.1 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 11% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Seared Sugar Snap Peas keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 6 g of net carbs and 33% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Seared Sugar Snap Peas?

47 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Seared Sugar Snap Peas?

4.5 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (126 g)

Calories109

% Daily Value*

Total fat 7g	9%
Saturated fat 1g	5%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 47mg	2%
Total carbohydrate 9.4g	3%
Dietary fiber 3.2g	11%
Total sugars 4.5g
Protein 3.1g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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