Is Pea Soup High in Sugar? A Nutritional Deep Dive
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According to the USDA, a single cup of homemade vegetarian split pea soup contains just 5 grams of sugar, most of which occurs naturally. Despite the inherent sweetness of peas, pure pea soup is not considered high in sugar, especially when prepared from scratch. The total sugar content can vary significantly, depending on the ingredients used and whether it is homemade or canned.
