Wasabi Peas — Nutrition, Calories & Diet Check
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Wasabi Peas — 430 kcal, 14.0g protein and 60.0g carbs per 100g. Here's how it stacks up for keto, low-carb, high-protein, gluten-free and vegan snacking, with full typical nutrition per 30g serving.
Nutrition: Wasabi Peas (typical values)
| Per 100g | Per 30g serving | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 430 kcal | 129 kcal |
| Protein | 14.0g | 4.2g |
| Carbohydrates | 60.0g | 18.0g |
| of which sugars | 12.0g | 3.6g |
| Fat | 12.0g | 3.6g |
| Fibre | 9.0g | 2.7g |
| Salt | 1.6g | 0.5g |
Typical values for generic wasabi peas; brands vary — always check the label. For full per-food nutrition data see our sister site's calorie and nutrition checker.
How many calories are in Wasabi Peas?
Wasabi Peas has 430 kcal per 100g. A typical 30g serving works out to 129 kcal — about 6% of a 2,000 kcal reference daily intake. Pre-packed portions vary by brand, so check the pack for the exact serving size.
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Is Wasabi Peas keto-friendly?
No. At 60.0g of carbs per 100g (including 12.0g sugars), wasabi peas doesn't suit a ketogenic diet. If you're keto, look at meat snacks, cheese, nuts or seaweed instead.
Is Wasabi Peas a good source of protein?
Not especially. Wasabi Peas provides 14.0g of protein per 100g — around 4.2g per serving — so treat it as an occasional snack rather than a protein source. If you're stocking up, a snack portion pot set makes it easy to keep portions in check.
Is Wasabi Peas healthy?
Mixed — it has real upsides but isn't a free pass. Wasabi Peas is high in fibre (9.0g/100g). On the downside, it's high in salt (1.6g/100g). A typical 30g serving is 129 kcal — portion size is what usually decides whether a snack like this fits a healthy diet.
Did you know? Most commercial wasabi peas aren't coated in real wasabi root at all — genuine wasabi is expensive and hard to preserve, so the coating is usually a horseradish, mustard and green colouring blend that mimics the flavour and heat.
Sugar, salt and overall balance
Per UK traffic-light thresholds, wasabi peas is moderate in sugar (12.0g/100g) and high in salt (1.6g/100g), with 9.0g of fibre. At 430 kcal per 100g, portion size decides whether it fits your day. Portion control helps more than anything — some snackers keep a set of digital kitchen scales to hand for exactly that reason.
Wasabi Peas is closest in profile to lentil chips, but wasabi peas carries more sugar (12.0g sugar vs 2.0g sugar for lentil chips).
Curious what's actually in this kind of snack? Check additives and E-numbers with the food ingredient checker, and if you're pregnant or storing leftovers, our food safety guide covers what's safe.
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Last updated: · Typical values; check product labels