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Split Pea

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A dried variety of a yellow or green pea, which is referred to as a field pea and belongs to the legume family. This pea is grown for the purpose of drying. Once dried, the pea is sold whole or split in half along its natural seam, thus the name, "split pea." The whole peas may require presoaking, while the split peas do not require presoaking before they are used for cooking. Both varieties are used in purées, soups, and other food dishes requiring a thicker food base.
Yellow Split Pea
Yellow Split Pea

USDA Nutrition Facts

Soup, split pea with ham and bacon, canned, condensed, single brand (USDA#06738)

Serving Size 1 package yields
Calories 140
Protein 8g
Total Fat 2g
Total Carbohydrates 21g
Dietary Fiber 3g
Sodium 729mg
Cholesterol 3mg

Soup, split pea with ham, chunky, reduced fat, reduced sodium, ready-to-serve, single brand (USDA#06730)

Serving Size 1 package yields
Calories 76
Protein 5g
Total Fat 1g
Total Carbohydrates 11g
Sodium 343mg
Cholesterol 6mg

CAMPBELL Soup Company, CAMPBELL'S SELECT Soup, Split Pea with Roasted Ham Soup (USDA#06556)

Serving Size 1 cup
Calories 67
Protein 4g
Total Fat 0g
Total Carbohydrates 11g
Dietary Fiber 2g
Sugars 2g
Sodium 339mg
Cholesterol 2mg

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