Legume
Split
Split black-eyed peas are dried peas halved and often skinned, similar in use to other split pulses. They cook faster than whole, break down more readily into thick soups and purees, and are common in some Indian and African preparations where a smoother potage is wanted. Rinse well; foam can rise during the first boil. Season after they soften. Splits are less common in US Hoppin’ John (which wants whole peas) but useful for dals and baby food–style purees.
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Nutrition
Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100 g edible portion
Amount per 100 g
- Total Fat 0.75 g
- Saturated Fat 0.2 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.21 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.31 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Sodium 9.98 mg
- Salt 0.02 g
- Total Carbohydrate 19.3 g
- Dietary Fibre 6.25 g
- Total Sugars 1.95 g
- Complex / starch 12.6 g
- Protein 9.09 g
- Water 64.3 g
- Energy 127 kcal
- Water 64.3 g
- Carbohydrates 19.3 g
- Protein 9.09 g
- Fat 0.75 g
- Saturated Fat 0.2 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.21 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.31 g
- Omega-3 0.03 g
- Vitamins 153 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.27 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.11 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 1.56 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.52 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 5.1 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 120 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 0.49 mg
- Vitamin K 7.8 µg
- Minerals 261 mg
- Major Minerals 260 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
- Iron 1.5 mg
- Salt 0.02 g
Vitamins
vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.27 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.11 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 1.56 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.52 · vitamin-b6: 0.2 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 5.1 · vitamin-b9-folate: 120.3 · vitamin-e: 0.49 · vitamin-k: 7.8 ·
Minerals
Split of Black-Eyed Pea: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.
History
Split cowpeas entered trade as a faster-cooking pulse form alongside whole dried peas.
Packaged split black-eyed peas served industrial soup and puree production.