Calorie comparison
Butternut Squash vs Green Peas
Per 100 grams, butternut squash is the lighter choice by 36 calories, while green peas delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Butternut Squash | Green Peas |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 45 | 81 |
| Protein | 1 g | 5.4 g |
| Carbs | 12 g | 14 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0.4 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🎃 Butternut Squash
1 cup cubed (140 g)
63 cal
1.4 g protein · 16.8 g carbs · 0.1 g fat
🫛 Green Peas
1 cup (145 g)
117 cal
7.8 g protein · 20.3 g carbs · 0.6 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, butternut squash or green peas?
Per 100 g, butternut squash has 45 calories and green peas has 81. Butternut Squash is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, butternut squash or green peas?
Butternut Squash has 1 g of protein per 100 g; green peas has 5.4 g. Green Peas wins on protein.
Is butternut squash or green peas better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward butternut squash — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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