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Fiber content

Fiber in Split peas

A 1 cup cooked serving of split peas contains 16.3 g of dietary fiberan excellent source of fiber, about 58% of a 28 g daily target.

16.3 g
per 1 cup cooked

Fiber breakdown

Soluble 3.1 g (19%)Insoluble 13.2 g (81%)
Serving1 cup cooked
Total fiber16.3 g
Soluble fiber3.1 g
Insoluble fiber13.2 g
Share of 28 g daily target58%
CategoryLegumes & beans
Food typeWhole food
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How much fiber is in split peas?

Split peas delivers 16.3 grams of dietary fiber in a typical 1 cup cooked serving, which makes it an excellent source of fiber. That covers roughly 58% of a 28 gram daily reference intake, so it can make a real dent in your fiber goal for the day.

Of that total, about 3.1 g is soluble fiber (which forms a gel in the gut and helps with cholesterol and blood-sugar) and 13.2 g is insoluble fiber (which adds bulk and supports regularity).

USDA FoodData Central; total dietary fiber nutrient 1079. Soluble and insoluble grams are category-based estimates, not lab-measured values.

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