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Pigeon pea nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Pigeon pea

Pigeon pea
Glycemic index ⓘ Source:
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22 (low)
Calories ⓘ Calories per 100-gram serving 121
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 16.55 grams
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. -2.1 (alkaline)
Oxalates ⓘ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/275641455_Processing_effects_on_the_chemical_composition_and_nutritional_potentials_of_the_pigeon_pea_Cajanus_cajan_L 310mg
TOP 15% Fiber ⓘHigher in Fiber content than 85% of foods
TOP 20% Potassium ⓘHigher in Potassium content than 80% of foods
TOP 23% Folate ⓘHigher in Folate content than 77% of foods
TOP 23% Folate, food ⓘHigher in Folate, food content than 77% of foods
TOP 23% Magnesium ⓘHigher in Magnesium content than 77% of foods

Pigeon pea calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 121
Calories in 1 cup 203 168 g

Pigeon pea Glycemic index (GI)

22

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium Choline 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16% 0%
Calcium: 43 mg of 1,000 mg 4%
Iron: 1.11 mg of 8 mg 14%
Magnesium: 46 mg of 420 mg 11%
Phosphorus: 119 mg of 700 mg 17%
Potassium: 384 mg of 3,400 mg 11%
Sodium: 5 mg of 2,300 mg 0%
Zinc: 0.9 mg of 11 mg 8%
Copper: 0.269 mg of 1 mg 30%
Manganese: 0.501 mg of 2 mg 22%
Selenium: 2.9 µg of 55 µg 5%
Choline: 0 mg of 550 mg 0%

Mineral chart - relative view

Potassium
384 mg
TOP 20%
Magnesium
46 mg
TOP 23%
Copper
0.269 mg
TOP 26%
Calcium
43 mg
TOP 37%
Manganese
0.501 mg
TOP 38%
Zinc
0.9 mg
TOP 56%
Iron
1.11 mg
TOP 57%
Phosphorus
119 mg
TOP 59%
Selenium
2.9 µg
TOP 73%
Sodium
5 mg
TOP 90%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 37% 14% 15% 20% 12% 84% 0% 0%
Vitamin A: 3 IU of 5,000 IU 0%
Vitamin E : 0 mg of 15 mg 0%
Vitamin D: 0 µg of 10 µg 0%
Vitamin C: 0 mg of 90 mg 0%
Vitamin B1: 0.146 mg of 1 mg 12%
Vitamin B2: 0.059 mg of 1 mg 5%
Vitamin B3: 0.781 mg of 16 mg 5%
Vitamin B5: 0.319 mg of 5 mg 6%
Vitamin B6: 0.05 mg of 1 mg 4%
Folate: 111 µg of 400 µg 28%
Vitamin B12: 0 µg of 2 µg 0%
Vitamin K: 0 µg of 120 µg 0%

Vitamin chart - relative view

Folate
111 µg
TOP 23%
Vitamin B1
0.146 mg
TOP 40%
Vitamin B5
0.319 mg
TOP 72%
Vitamin B3
0.781 mg
TOP 72%
Vitamin A
3 IU
TOP 72%
Vitamin B2
0.059 mg
TOP 78%
Vitamin B6
0.05 mg
TOP 79%
Vitamin B12
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin C
0 mg
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

7% 23% 67% 2%
Protein:
Daily Value: 14%
6.76 g of 50 g
14%
Fats:
Daily Value: 1%
0.38 g of 65 g
1%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 8%
23.25 g of 300 g
8%
Water:
Daily Value: 3%
68.55 g of 2,000 g
3%
Other:
1.06 g

Protein quality breakdown

Tryptophan Threonine Isoleucine Leucine Lysine Methionine Phenylalanine Valine Histidine 71% 69% 53% 54% 68% 22% 100% 49% 104%
Tryptophan: 66 mg of 280 mg 24%
Threonine: 239 mg of 1,050 mg 23%
Isoleucine: 245 mg of 1,400 mg 18%
Leucine: 483 mg of 2,730 mg 18%
Lysine: 474 mg of 2,100 mg 23%
Methionine: 76 mg of 1,050 mg 7%
Phenylalanine: 579 mg of 1,750 mg 33%
Valine: 292 mg of 1,820 mg 16%
Histidine: 241 mg of 700 mg 34%

Fat type information

29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g

Fiber content ratio for Pigeon pea

29% 71%
Sugar: 0 g
Fiber: 6.7 g
Other: 16.55 g

All nutrients for Pigeon pea per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 121kcal 6% 68% 2.6 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 6.76g 16% 54% 2.4 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 0.38g 1% 83% 87.7 times less than Cheddar CheeseCheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0% 100% N/ALemon
Net carbs 16.55g N/A 36% 3.3 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 23.25g 8% 31% 1.2 times less than RiceRice
Cholesterol 0mg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Vitamin D 0µg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Iron 1.11mg 14% 57% 2.3 times less than BeefBeef
Calcium 43mg 4% 37% 2.9 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 384mg 11% 20% 2.6 times more than CucumberCucumber
Magnesium 46mg 11% 23% 3 times less than AlmondAlmond
Fiber 6.7g 27% 15% 2.8 times more than OrangeOrange
Copper 0.27mg 30% 26% 1.9 times more than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 0.9mg 8% 56% 7 times less than BeefBeef
Phosphorus 119mg 17% 59% 1.5 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 5mg 0% 90% 98 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 3IU 0% 72% 5568.7 times less than CarrotCarrot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 0% 100%
Selenium 2.9µg 5% 73%
Manganese 0.5mg 22% 38%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 12% 40% 1.8 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 5% 78% 2.2 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 0.78mg 5% 72% 12.3 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.32mg 6% 72% 3.5 times less than Sunflower seedSunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 4% 79% 2.4 times less than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0% 100% N/APork
Folate 111µg 28% 23% 1.8 times more than Brussels sproutBrussels sprout
Trans Fat 0g N/A 100% N/AMargarine
Saturated Fat 0.08g 0% 83% 71 times less than BeefBeef
Monounsaturated Fat 0g N/A 95% 3266.3 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.21g N/A 78% 230.1 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0% 83% 4.6 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 0.24mg 0% 81% 3 times less than BeefBeef
Isoleucine 0.25mg 0% 83% 3.7 times less than Salmon rawSalmon raw
Leucine 0.48mg 0% 82% 5 times less than Tuna BluefinTuna Bluefin
Lysine 0.47mg 0% 77% Equal to TofuTofu
Methionine 0.08mg 0% 85% 1.3 times less than QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0% 73% 1.2 times less than EggEgg
Valine 0.29mg 0% 83% 6.9 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 0.24mg 0% 77% 3.1 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 121
% Daily Value*
0%
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
Trans Fat g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 5mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate 23g
28%
Dietary Fiber 7g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 7g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 43mg 4%

Iron 1mg 13%

Potassium 384mg 11%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

Low in Cholesterol
ok
 ⓘ Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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No Trans Fats
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 ⓘ Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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 ⓘ Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Sodium
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 ⓘ Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sugars
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 ⓘ While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Pigeon pea nutrition infographic

Pigeon pea nutrition infographic
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References

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  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172437/nutrients

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