Split Peas (Green, Dry)
One level US cup of split peas weighs 196 g (6.9 oz). A tablespoon is 12.3 g. Per 100 g: 364 calories and 23.1 g protein.
Measures at a glance
| Measure | Grams | Ounces | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 4.1 g | 0.14 oz | 14.9 | 0.95 g | 2.5 g | 0.16 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 12.3 g | 0.43 oz | 44.8 | 2.8 g | 7.6 g | 0.48 g |
| ¼ cup | 49 g | 1.7 oz | 178 | 11.3 g | 30.2 g | 1.9 g |
| ⅓ cup | 65.3 g | 2.3 oz | 238 | 15.1 g | 40.2 g | 2.5 g |
| ½ cup | 98 g | 3.5 oz | 357 | 22.6 g | 60.4 g | 3.8 g |
| 1 cup | 196 g | 6.9 oz | 713 | 45.3 g | 121 g | 7.6 g |
| 2 cups | 392 g | 13.8 oz | 1,427 | 90.6 g | 241 g | 15.3 g |
Raw vs cooked weight
Rinse, then simmer 1 part peas in 3 parts water for 40 to 45 minutes.
Calories and protein stay the same when cooking; only water weight is added.
Nutrition
Bars show grams per 100 g. Calories come 25% from protein, 66% from carbs and 9% from fat.
Split Peas gets most of its calories from carbohydrates: about 25% from protein, 66% from carbs and 9% from fat. One cup (196 g) has 713 calories, 45.3 g protein and 50 g fiber.
How to measure
Pour dry beans or lentils into the cup and level the top. Weigh them dry before cooking; that is the number nutrition labels use.
Tips from the kitchen
- Weigh beans dry for tracking, then divide the cooked pot by servings.
- Add salt near the end so skins stay tender.
- Cooked beans freeze well for up to 3 months.
Common questions
How many grams is 1 cup of split peas?
One level US cup of split peas weighs about 196 g (6.9 oz).
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of split peas?
One level tablespoon weighs about 12.3 g, and one teaspoon about 4.1 g.
How much protein is in 100 g of split peas?
100 g has 23.1 g protein, 61.6 g carbs, 3.9 g fat and 364 calories.
How much does 100 g of dry split peas weigh after cooking?
About 230 g. It absorbs water, so the weight goes up about 2.3 times while the calories stay the same.