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Pea
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Pea
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Protein | 5.4 g |
| Fibre | 5.1 g |
| Vitamin C | 40 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
Not a common allergen. It is not on the UK list of 14 foods that must be declared on labels.
How to serve Pea to babies
6–8 months
Mashed
Cooked soft and squashed between finger and thumb — whole peas can roll and are easy to miss chewing.
9–11 months
Bite-size pieces
Cooked until soft enough to squash between finger and thumb, once your baby can pick up small pieces.
12–24 months
Bite-size pieces
Cooked soft, with the family meal.
Per 100 g from CoFID (13-428); USDA FDC (170419). Not medical advice.
Pea: common questions
Answers are drawn from the sources named on this page. Not medical or veterinary advice.
When can babies eat pea?
The earliest stage on this page is 6–8 months: Cooked soft and squashed between finger and thumb — whole peas can roll and are easy to miss chewing.
How do I cut and serve pea for my baby?
6–8 months (Mashed): Cooked soft and squashed between finger and thumb — whole peas can roll and are easy to miss chewing.
9–11 months (Bite-size pieces): Cooked until soft enough to squash between finger and thumb, once your baby can pick up small pieces.
12–24 months (Bite-size pieces): Cooked soft, with the family meal.