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Green Split Peas has a low glycemic index of 32 (typical range 27 to 37). A serving of 40 g dry has a glycemic load of 5, which is low. Per 100 g it provides 364 calories, 23.1 g protein, 61.6 g carbohydrate (22.2 g fiber, 3.1 g sugars) and 3.9 g fat.
Serving used for glycemic load: 40 g dry.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 364 kcal | 146 kcal |
| Protein | 23.1 g | 9.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 61.6 g | 24.7 g |
| Fiber | 22.2 g | 8.9 g |
| Sugars | 3.1 g | 1.3 g |
| Fat | 3.9 g | 1.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.4 g | 0.2 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 2 mg |
| Potassium | 852 mg | 341 mg |
Other legumes with a lower glycemic load per serving:
| Food | GI | GL / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Canned Kidney Beans | 24 | 2 |
| Soybean | 16 | 1 |
| Soy Protein Isolate | 15 | 0 |
Green Split Peas has a glycemic index of 32, which is low (low is 55 or under, high is 70 or over). The glycemic load of a 40 g dry serving is 5, which is low.
Glycemic load is the better guide, because it accounts for portion size. A serving of green split peas has a glycemic load of 5 (low). Eating it with protein, fat or fiber slows absorption further. This is general information, not medical advice; people with diabetes should follow their clinician's guidance.
Green Split Peas has 364 calories per 100 g, and about 146 calories in a 40 g dry serving.
Green Split Peas is NOVA group 1: unprocessed or minimally processed.
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Open the free web appGlycemic index: NutriOptio's reference table, compiled from the University of Sydney GI database and the international tables of glycemic index and glycemic load; the range reflects variation across studies, ripeness and preparation. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, “Peas, green, split, mature seeds, raw” (FDC 172428). Glycemic load = GI × available carbohydrate (carbohydrate minus fiber) per serving ÷ 100. Nutri-Score computed with the 2017 general-food algorithm. NOVA group 1 follows from the NOVA definition: a whole food, only cleaned, dried or cooked.
General information, not medical advice.
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