Soup, pea, split with ham, canned, chunky, ready-to-serve
Whole food · Soups, Sauces, and Gravies
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This is a hearty, ready-to-eat soup featuring tender split peas and savory ham in a thick, chunky broth. The texture is satisfyingly thick with a pleasant, slightly grainy mouthfeel from the peas, and the ham adds salty, meaty depth. Nutritionally, it's a low-calorie, high-fiber option that provides a solid plant-based protein boost.
Calorie split: 24% protein · 57% carbs · 19% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its comforting, savory flavor profile and the satisfying, thick texture that makes it feel like a complete meal. It's a nostalgic, warming staple often associated with home cooking and convenience.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The primary downside is often high sodium content from the ham and canning process, which can be a concern for those monitoring blood pressure. Canned soups can also have added sugars or preservatives. Counteract this by choosing low-sodium versions, pairing it with a fresh salad to increase volume without extra salt, or diluting it slightly with water or unsalted broth.
Key benefits
- Excellent source of dietary fiber (1.7g per 100g)
- Good plant-based protein content (4.62g per 100g)
- Low in total fat (1.66g per 100g)
- Contains complex carbohydrates for sustained energy
- Convenient, shelf-stable, ready-to-serve meal
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The classic British dish 'London Particular' is a thick split pea soup so named because its dense, fog-like appearance reminded Londoners of the city's infamous historical smog, or 'pea-soupers.'
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 81.0 g |
| Energy | 77.0 kcal |
| Energy | 322 kj |
| Protein | 4.6 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.7 g |
| Ash | 1.6 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 11.2 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.7 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 14.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.89 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 16.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 74.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 127 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 301 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.3 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.10 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.25 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 4.1 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 2.9 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.05 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 mg |
| Niacin | 1.1 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.20 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.09 mg |
| Folate, total | 2.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 2.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 2.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 16.9 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.10 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 102 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 995 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 445 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 2030 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 78.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.20 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0.00 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 7.5 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.66 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.05 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.36 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.19 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.68 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.03 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.63 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.24 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.22 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.02 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 3.0 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
| Tryptophan | 0.05 g |
| Threonine | 0.16 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.20 g |
| Leucine | 0.32 g |
| Lysine | 0.31 g |
| Methionine | 0.06 g |
| Cystine | 0.06 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.20 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.14 g |
| Valine | 0.22 g |
| Arginine | 0.32 g |
| Histidine | 0.10 g |
| Alanine | 0.22 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.47 g |
| Glutamic acid | 0.78 g |
| Glycine | 0.22 g |
| Proline | 0.21 g |
| Serine | 0.20 g |
FAQ
Is canned split pea soup with ham a complete protein?
Not typically on its own. While split peas are high in protein, they are low in the essential amino acid methionine. The ham adds some complementary amino acids, but for a complete protein profile, it's best paired with grains like bread, crackers, or rice.
How can I reduce the sodium in canned pea soup?
You can dilute the soup with water or unsalted vegetable broth, add extra vegetables like carrots or celery to increase volume, or look for specifically labeled 'low-sodium' or 'no salt added' versions. Rinsing the ham pieces (if separate) can also help.
Is this soup suitable for a vegetarian diet?
No, this specific product contains ham. However, many brands offer a vegetarian split pea soup that uses vegetable broth and herbs for flavor instead of meat.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 0.77 kcal/g · 24% calories from protein · 1.7 g fiber · 1.9 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 2.37 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.