How much fiber is in split peas?
Split peas have 16.3 grams of fiber in 1 cup, cooked (196 grams), according to USDA FoodData Central. That is 58% of the Daily Value, which the FDA's label rules call high in fiber. Per 100 grams, split peas have 8.3 grams of fiber.
16.3gof fiber in 1 cup, cooked
65% of a 25 gram day
Fiber in split peas by serving size
| Serving | Weight | Fiber |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 12.2g | 1g |
| 1 cup | 196g | 16.3g |
| 100 grams | 100g | 8.3g |
How split peas compare with other beans and legumes
Split peas rank 1 of 9 beans and legumes in this library, by fiber in one serving.
- Split peas16.3g
- Lentils15.6g
- Pinto beans15.4g
- Black beans15g
- Kidney beans13.1g
Each bar is one serving: split peas, 1 cup, cooked; lentils, 1 cup, cooked; pinto beans, 1 cup, cooked; black beans, 1 cup, cooked; kidney beans, 1 cup, cooked.
The highest legume here
A cup of cooked split peas has 16.3 grams of fiber, the most per cup of any bean or legume in this library. Lentils have 15.6.
Split pea soup
A bowl made with a cup of cooked split peas is 65% of a 25 gram day before you count the carrots and onion.
More fiber alongside split peas
- Brown rice: 3.2 grams in 1 cup, cooked
- Avocado: 9.2 grams in 1 avocado
- Whole wheat bread: 1.9 grams in 1 slice
Not sure what your daily number should be? The fiber calculator works it out from your age and sex. For a longer list to shop from, see 50 high-fiber foods ranked by fiber.
Questions about fiber in split peas
- How much fiber is in split peas?
- Split peas have 16.3 grams of fiber in 1 cup, cooked, which weighs 196 grams. The number comes from USDA FoodData Central.
- Are split peas high in fiber?
- One serving, 1 cup, cooked, has 16.3 grams. That is 58% of the Daily Value, which the FDA's label rules call high in fiber. Split peas rank 1 of 9 beans and legumes in this library by fiber per serving.
- How much fiber is in 100 grams of split peas?
- 8.3 grams of fiber per 100 grams. The largest size USDA lists, 1 cup, weighs 196 grams and has 16.3 grams of fiber.
- How many cups of split peas would it take to reach 25 grams of fiber?
- About 1.6, at 16.3 grams each. Most people reach 25 grams by mixing several foods across the day.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, Peas, split, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt, retrieved November 5, 2026. Label terms follow the FDA's 28 gram Daily Value for fiber.