Ingredient swap
Red Lentils vs Split Peas
Red Lentils has 24 g protein and 358 calories per 100 g; split peas has 23.1 g and 364. They behave similarly in recipes.
How to swap
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of red lentils (192 g) ≈ 1 cup of split peas.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Red Lentils | Split Peas |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 358 | 364 |
| Protein | 24 g | 23.1 g |
| Carbs | 63 g | 61.6 g |
| Fat | 2.2 g | 3.9 g |
| Fiber | 10.8 g | 25.5 gbetter |
| Sugar | 2 gbetter | 8 g |
| Sodium | 7 mgbetter | 15 mg |
| 1 cup weighs | 192 g | 196 g |
"Better" means more protein or fiber, or fewer calories, carbs, sugar or salt. Fat is not scored.
Macros per 100 g
Common questions
Can I use split peas instead of red lentils?
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of red lentils (192 g) ≈ 1 cup of split peas.
Which has more protein?
Red Lentils, with 24 g per 100 g versus 23.1 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Red Lentils, with 358 calories per 100 g.