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Can cats eat peas?

A little

A few cooked peas are fine — they're common in cat food too.

How much

Up to per day 10g about 33 pieces · 1 pea ≈ 0.3 g

4 kg adult cat, treats ≤10% of ~200 kcal/day

PreparationCooked, unsalted.

Why

Non-toxic, with some plant protein and fiber. Canned peas are salted. Legume-heavy diets are debated, but a few peas as a treat are fine.

If your cat has a condition

  • Kidney disease OK to give Lower than the 2,000 mg/1000kcal kidney-diet line. Phosphorus 1,426 mg/1000kcal
  • Diabetes A little At this portion it is only 2.1 g of carbohydrate. Carbs 68% of calories
  • Heart disease (HCM) OK to give Low in salt. Sodium 16 mg/1000kcal
  • Urinary stones OK to give No specific stone concern known — water intake matters more.

Nutrition per 100 g

Nutrients per 100 g, with phosphorus also shown per 1000 kcal
Calories122 kcal
Protein7.27 g
Fat1.1 g
Carbohydrate20.78 g
Phosphorus174 mg 1,426 mg/1000kcal
Sodium2 mg
Potassium338 mg

Source: Korea MFDS Food Nutrient Database — 완두_삶은것

SourcesReviewed 2026-10-24

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