Foods that start with P
USDA's reference data names 126 common foods that start with P, from pad thai to purslane; 17 of them are vegetables and vegetable products. Each is listed with its calories and protein in a typical portion.
Data: USDA FoodData Central, April 30, 2026 release.
Vegetables and Vegetable Products
- Parsley22 calories, 1.8 g protein in 1 cup
- Parsnips100 calories, 1.6 g protein in 1 cup slices
- Peas and carrots37 calories, 2.4 g protein in 1/2 cup
- Peas and onions48 calories, 2.7 g protein in 1/2 cup
- Pickle relish111 calories, 1.8 g protein in 1/2 cup
- Pickles22 calories, 0.7 g protein in 1 cup
- Pigeonpeas209 calories, 11.1 g protein in 1 cup
- Pokeberry shoots37 calories, 4.2 g protein in 1 cup
- Portabella mushrooms19 calories, 1.8 g protein in 1 cup diced
- Potato58 calories, 1.5 g protein in 1/2 cup, diced
- Potato pancakes99 calories, 2.2 g protein in 1 medium 3-1/4 in. x 3-5/8 in., 5/8 in. thick.
- Potato puffs162 calories, 1.8 g protein in 10 pieces
- Potato salad189 calories, 5.1 g protein in 1 cup
- Pumpkin30 calories, 1.2 g protein in 1 cup
- Pumpkin flowers5 calories, 0.3 g protein in 1 cup
- Pumpkin leaves7 calories, 1.2 g protein in 1 cup
- Purslane9 calories, 0.9 g protein in 1 cup
Baked Products
- Pan dulce110 calories, 2.8 g protein in 1 miniature
- Pancakes141 calories, 3.7 g protein in 1 medium pancake
- Paratha bread228 calories, 4.5 g protein in 1 paratha
- Pastry326 calories, 4.7 g protein in 1 piece
- Peach pie64 calories, 0.5 g protein in 1 oz
- Peanut butter cookies130 calories, 2.3 g protein in 1 oz
- Pecan pie337 calories, 4.5 g protein in 1 mini/small slice
- Pie crust147 calories, 2.0 g protein in 1 oz
- Pita bread157 calories, 5.2 g protein in 1 medium pita
- Popovers83 calories, 3.4 g protein in 1 popover
- Potato bread85 calories, 4.0 g protein in 1 slice
- Protein bread69 calories, 3.4 g protein in 1 oz
- Puff pastry259 calories, 3.4 g protein in 1 shell
- Pumpernickel bread80 calories, 2.8 g protein in 1 slice
- Pumpkin pie187 calories, 3.6 g protein in 1 mini/small slice
Fruits and Fruit Juices
- Papaya62 calories, 0.7 g protein in 1 cup 1" pieces
- Papaya nectar143 calories, 0.4 g protein in 1 cup
- Peach nectar49 calories per 100 g
- Peaches69 calories, 1.4 g protein in 1 fruit
- Pear nectar150 calories, 0.3 g protein in 1 cup
- Pears95 calories, 0.6 g protein in 1 NLEA serving
- Persimmons119 calories, 1.0 g protein in 1 fruit
- Pineapple99 calories, 0.8 g protein in 1 cup
- Pineapple juice133 calories, 0.9 g protein in 1 cup
- Plantain220 calories, 2.3 g protein in 1 whole
- Plums69 calories, 1.1 g protein in 1 NLEA serving
- Pomegranate juice134 calories, 0.4 g protein in 1 cup
- Pomegranates72 calories, 1.5 g protein in 1/2 cup arils
- Prune juice182 calories, 1.6 g protein in 1 cup
- Prunes90 calories, 0.7 g protein in 5 prunes with liquid
Pork Products
- Pork248 calories, 19.6 g protein in 3 oz
- Pork bacon466 calories, 30.4 g protein in 3 oz
- Pork breast138 calories, 24.2 g protein in 3 oz
- Pork chop154 calories, 25.2 g protein in 1 thin
- Pork feet189 calories, 17.4 g protein in 1 cup
- Pork ham133 calories, 21.3 g protein in 3 oz
- Pork leg133 calories, 26.4 g protein in 3 oz
- Pork loin217 calories, 20.5 g protein in 3 oz
- Pork shoulder145 calories, 21.2 g protein in 3 oz
Legumes and Legume Products
- Papad371 calories per 100 g
- Peanut butter269 calories, 10.0 g protein in 1 single serving
- Peanut flour257 calories, 20.3 g protein in 1 cup
- Peanuts90 calories, 3.8 g protein in 1 oz
- Pigeon peas203 calories, 11.4 g protein in 1 cup
- Pink beans364 calories, 15.6 g protein in 1 cup
- Pinto beans245 calories, 15.4 g protein in 1 cup
Snacks
- Pita chips274 calories, 7.1 g protein in 1 cup
- Plantain chips151 calories, 0.6 g protein in 1 oz
- Popcorn150 calories, 1.3 g protein in 1 cup
- Pork skins154 calories, 17.4 g protein in 1 oz
- Potato chips133 calories, 1.6 g protein in 1 cup
- Potato sticks148 calories, 1.9 g protein in 1 oz
- Pretzels210 calories, 5.1 g protein in 1 small
Soups, Sauces, and Gravies
- Pasta sauce61 calories, 1.9 g protein in 1 serving 1/2 cup
- Pea soup125 calories per 100 g
- Peanut sauce41 calories, 1.0 g protein in 1 tablespoon
- Pesto sauce93 calories, 1.4 g protein in 1 tablespoon
- Potato soup230 calories, 3.9 g protein in 1 cup
Sausages and Luncheon Meats
- Pastrami79 calories, 9.3 g protein in 2 slices
- Pate183 calories, 6.3 g protein in 1 serving 2 oz
- Pepperoni428 calories, 16.4 g protein in 3 oz
- Polish sausage118 calories, 4.4 g protein in 1 patty
- Pork sausage114 calories, 6.5 g protein in 1 patty
Finfish and Shellfish Products
Sweets
- Pancake syrup53 calories, 0.0 g protein in 1 tablespoon
- Pectin3 calories, 0.0 g protein in 1 fl oz assumed specific gravity of honey
- Pie fillings100 calories per 100 g
- Puddings281 calories, 8.4 g protein in 1 cup
Dairy and Egg Products
- Parmesan cheese32 calories, 2.2 g protein in 1 tablespoon
- Pasteurized process cheese95 calories, 7.0 g protein in 1 oz
- Pasteurized process cheese product64 calories, 3.4 g protein in 1 slice
- Provolone cheese100 calories, 7.3 g protein in 1 oz
Nut and Seed Products
- Pecans196 calories, 2.6 g protein in 1 oz
- Pine nuts191 calories, 3.9 g protein in 1 oz
- Pistachio nuts159 calories, 5.7 g protein in 1 oz
- Pumpkin seeds161 calories, 8.4 g protein in 1 oz, without shell
Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes
- Pasta mix281 calories, 8.6 g protein in 1 packet
- Pizza rolls76 calories, 2.0 g protein in 1 Bagel Bite
Poultry Products
American Indian/Alaska Native Foods
- Prairie turnips156 calories per 100 g
- Prickly pears61 calories, 1.1 g protein in 1 cup
Cereal Grains and Pasta
- Pasta220 calories, 8.1 g protein in 1 cup, cooked
Fats and Oils
- Peanut oil126 calories, 0.0 g protein in 1 tablespoon
Spices and Herbs
- Pepper20 calories, 1.2 g protein in 1 large
Fast Foods
- Pizza149 calories, 4.0 g protein in 1 piece, medium pizza
Other foods
- Pad thai320 calories, 16.4 g protein in 1 cup
- Paella343 calories, 19.3 g protein in 1 cup
- Pea salad180 calories per 100 g
- Peanut butter sandwich176 calories, 6.4 g protein in 1 sandwich
- Peas and corn165 calories, 6.2 g protein in 1 cup
- Peppers and onions86 calories, 1.5 g protein in 1 cup
- Pho soup91 calories, 3.5 g protein in 1 cup
- Pie421 calories per 100 g
- Pie shell127 calories, 1.6 g protein in 1 tart shell
- Pina colada340 calories, 0.8 g protein in 1 drink
- Popcorn chips131 calories, 3.1 g protein in 1 cup
- Popsicle79 calories, 0.0 g protein in 1 double stick
- Porcupine balls276 calories, 18.2 g protein in 1 cup
- Pork sandwich260 calories, 20.4 g protein in 1 sandwich, any size
- Potato skins199 calories per 100 g
- Potato tots216 calories, 2.6 g protein in 1 cup
- Poultry pasta365 calories, 15.8 g protein in 1 cup
- Pretzel chips150 calories, 3.9 g protein in 1 cup
- Pupusa302 calories, 15.0 g protein in 1 item, any size
Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy, Foundation, Survey), April 30, 2026 release.
Sources for this page
- USDA FoodData Central
- the food and product records, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- FoodData Central documentation
- what each data type is and how branded records are submitted. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies
- the survey foods and their portions. ars.usda.gov
- 21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
- the label format, rounding and Daily Values. ecfr.gov
- FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
- the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov