Pulses improve glucose, LDL, and body weight across multiple meta-analyses. The umbrella review by Viguiliouk et al. (Ann NY Acad Sci 2017) summarized these effects. Per 100 g this soup runs 141 kcal, 7.7 g protein, and 1.7 g fiber. Among the most filling choices in the soup aisle.
How should I track Pea Soup, split with ham, canned, condensed?
Prepared foods like Pea Soup, split with ham, canned, condensed can be tricky to track because the actual serving you get often differs from the label. Restaurant and deli portions are typically 30–50% larger than the stated serving size. A meta-analysis of dietary reporting (Wehling & Lusher, Am J Clin Nutr 2021) found that people underreport calorie intake by 25–30% on average — and prepared meals are a major contributor. The safest approach: weigh your actual portion as served. Also note that homemade and store-bought versions of the same dish can differ significantly in calories due to cooking methods and ingredients used.