Split peas are identified as dried, peeled seeds of the legume Pisum sativum hosting a legion of colors and variations under the same. Most commonly observed colors are green and yellow. The peas are harvested and dried as a whole, and later separated into halves, mechanically. Usually, both these colored peas, that is, green and yellow peas are used to make nutritious pea soups, pea puddings, etc. As mentioned before, they are normal peas which are just split due to a mechanical process to gain ease in cooking. However, there is one drawback to the splitting process. The nutrition is lost and the resultant product is low in calories. However, yellow split peas are a great source of protein and the most healthiest type of cereal that have 1 gm of fat per 350 cal serving. They are used to prepare puddings, sweet snacks, soups, etc. These are known to be a natural food source consisting of the highest amount of fiber (26 grams). Nutritional Facts It is generally observed that a serving size is measured as 1 cup. Also, to gain the split peas nutrition, these cereals can be served in a number soup recipes and in the form of puddings too.

Nutrient	Amount (Per Serving or Per Cup)
Protein	16 g (Daily Value 33%)
Potassium	710 mg (Daily Value 20%)
Calories	231 cal
Dietary Fiber	16 g

Nutrition in ... .. Canned Peas One serving of reduced-sodium canned pea soup consists of 2 g of fat, 180 calories, 13 g of sugar, 420 mg of sodium, and 10 g of protein. .. Dry Peas One cup of cooked peas contains, 1 g of fat, 231 calories, 16 g of fiber, 16 g of protein, and no cholesterol. Sodium content is medium. Health Benefits The underlying nutritional benefits of consuming these peas are that they:

• Reduce the risk of heart diseases
• Stabilize blood sugar level in the body
• Lower the risk of digestive problems like constipation
• Lower the cholesterol level

They are the healthiest and quickest ingredient to add to an existing healthy diet. Moreover, it doesn't take much time to prepare them. Clean, wash, and boil them for half an hour. Serve them with herbs, chopped olives, and bread. For a change, try split pea soup with ham. Disclaimer: This article is for informative purposes only and does not in any way attempt to replace the advice offered by an expert on the subject.