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How many calories in
split peas?

Cooked split peas is 118 calories per 100g, with 8.3g of protein and 21g of carbs. High protein for a plant food — a default in plant-based meal prep. The combination of fiber and protein keeps satiety high relative to grains.

118
kcal · 100g
8.3g
Protein
21g
Carbs
0.4g
Fat
Appears inLow-Fat Foods
Servings

Common serving sizes.

Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical split peas serving translates in your tracker:

Serving
Calories
Protein
3 oz (85g)
100 kcal
7.0g
4 oz (113g)
133 kcal
9.4g
1 cup (~150g)
177 kcal
12.5g
In your day

What 118 calories means.

Balanced — split peas sits in a moderate range and fits weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain when portioned to your daily target.

Share of a 2,000-kcal day
6%
per 100g · 7g protein per 100 kcal
Time to burn it off
🚶 Walking22 min
🏃 Running12 min
🚴 Cycling13 min
Estimated for a 70 kg / 154 lb adult
Comparison

Split Peas vs. similar foods.

How split peas stacks up on calories and protein against foods people commonly compare it to:

Food
Calories
Protein / 100 kcal
Split Peas
118 kcal / 100g
7g
118 kcal / 100g
7g
116 kcal / 100g (cooked)
7.8g
116 kcal / 100g
6.9g
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FAQ

Quick answers.

How many calories in split peas?

Split Peas has approximately 118 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 3 oz (85g) — comes in at 100 calories.

How much protein is in split peas?

8.3g of protein per 100g. That puts split peas at roughly 7.0g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other legumes sources.

How do I log split peas accurately?

The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With Spotwell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in a few seconds. Adjust the value if it looks off.

Is split peas good for weight loss?

It depends on your overall calorie target. Split Peas sits in a moderate calorie range. It can fit any goal — weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain — when portioned to your daily target.