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Green split pea

Green split peas are hulled, split mature peas that soften into a thick, creamy texture, making them useful in soups and purées.

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About Green split pea

Green split peas are dried mature peas that have been hulled and split, rather than fresh green peas. They are small, flat-sided pieces with a pale to medium green colour and a dry, hard texture before cooking. Once simmered, they soften and can break down into a thick, creamy consistency with a mild, earthy pea flavour.

They are used in soups, purées, and other slow-cooked dishes, and are usually sold dried in bags or bulk. Cooking time and final texture depend on storage and preparation; products sold as split peas should be distinguished from whole dried peas and fresh or frozen peas when comparing nutrition.

Ingredient type
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Green split pea nutrition & diet

Green split pea nutritional value

Peas, green, split, mature seeds, raw

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded USDA food form.

Calories
364kcal
Protein
23.1g
Carbs
61.6g
Fat
3.9g

Reference values for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, brands and preparation can differ.

This is a dried, hulled and split form; compare it with other dried legumes rather than fresh peas, and note whether values refer to dry or cooked peas.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Peas, green, split, mature seeds, raw ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

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