Peas are native to West Asia (Afghanistan, Iran, Northwest India) and Northern Africa (Ethiopia).
Peas were gathered by Roman Legionaires to supplement their rations
How much do peas weigh?
Peas, Snow, Edible Pod | |||
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Common Names: snow pea, Chinese snow pea, Chinese pea, Chinese pea pod, sugar pea, mange-tout pea, edible-podded pea. Usually sold by the pound but may be found in bunches. |
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Pod | 3.4g | 0.1oz | |
Bunch | Varies: 10 to 20 pods | 34-68g | 1.2 to 2.4oz |
Cup, Chopped | About 28 pods | 98g | 3.5oz |
Cup, Whole | About 18 pods | 63g | 2.2oz |
Peas, Green, | |||
Common Names: garden pea, English pea, green pea, shell pea, fresh pea. Usually sold by the pound but may be found in bunches. |
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Pod | 2.1g | 0.1oz | |
Cup, Whole | About 1 lb unshelled | 145g | 5.1oz |