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Split peas

Split peas are dried, hulled peas commonly used in soups, stews, and savory purées.

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About Split peas

Split peas are dried peas hulled and divided along their natural seam, producing small, flat or rounded halves. They are a staple pulse for soups, stews, porridges, dals, and savoury purées. The most familiar varieties are green and yellow, both sold as dry cooking legumes.

Dry pieces are firm and separate, with a mild earthy pea flavour. Green split peas commonly taste more vegetal, whereas yellow split peas are often gentler and slightly sweet. Cooking allows them to absorb water and become soft, creamy, and cohesive, especially when stirred or mashed.

They are generally sold as dry halves in bags or bulk form. Simmering changes their firm appearance into a thickened, softened mass; brief cooking can preserve some individual pieces, while longer cooking or blending creates a smoother purée. Rinsing and sorting are usual preparation steps before cooking.

Ingredient type
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Local names for split peas

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English

split peas

English

Cooked split peas

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English

split peas (cooked, dried, coated with oil)

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English

Split peas, from dried, fat added

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English

Split peas, from dried, no added fat

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Split peas nutrition & diet

Split peas nutritional value

Peas, green, split, mature seeds, raw

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

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

Reference values for the specific food form shown. Other varieties, brands and preparations can differ.

Portions & preparation

Use dried split peas after sorting and rinsing, distinguishing green from yellow varieties where relevant. Cooking softens the pulse and changes its water content, so reference portions must identify cooked or dry form. Separate plain peas from soups or purées containing stock, meat, dairy, oil, or salt.

Compare the right form: Match references to dried or cooked split peas, specifying green or yellow variety, cooking method, liquid retained, and all soup or purée additions.

Diet considerations

Split peas are plant-origin legumes. Plain cooked peas may fit vegetarian and vegan patterns, while soups can include ham, bacon, meat stock, cream, or butter. Ground, fried, or packaged seasoned forms require separate review; portion size and accompanying cereals shape the dish’s carbohydrate pattern.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Depends on the version
  • Paleo
    Typically incompatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically incompatible
This profile falls outside the conventional paleo pattern used here (grains and pseudograins, legumes, dairy or refined sugar).
Low-carb · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
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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Sources & review

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.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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