Yellow Peas Whole - Yellow Peas, Whole peas, Dried peas - Fresh Peas - 1.5 Lbs. Jar | 1.5 Pounds |

Green and yellow peas are different varieties of the seeds of the Pisum sativum L, or field pea, plant. Wonderful in soups and stews, yellow peas are dried field peas slightly more delicate in flavor than green peas. Belonging to the legume family, this plant is found throughout the world, with the world's top producers being Russia, China, India, Canada, and the United States. Due to the plant's versatility and near universality, peas are found in the traditional dishes of a variety of cultures around the world. Yellow Peas are highly nutritious, with both yellow and green peas providing a variety of micro and macronutrients. A one-cup serving of cooked peas contains 231 calories, with almost no fat content at 0.8 grams. Peas are very high in protein, with one serving containing 16.4 grams. Though relatively high in carbohydrates at 40 grams per serving, 16.3 grams of this is a dietary fiber with only 5.7 grams of sugar.