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

Glycemic index ⓘ
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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) |
Fiber ⓘHigher in Fiber content than 85% of foods
Potassium ⓘHigher in Potassium content than 80% of foods
Folate ⓘHigher in Folate content than 77% of foods
Folate, food ⓘHigher in Folate, food content than 77% of foods
Magnesium ⓘHigher in Magnesium content than 77% of foods
Pigeon pea calories (kcal)
Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
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Calories in 100 grams | 121 | |
Calories in 1 cup | 203 | 168 g |
Pigeon pea Glycemic index (GI)
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Mineral coverage chart
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:
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
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:
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
Saturated Fat:
0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.205 g
Fiber content ratio for Pigeon pea
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 Orange![]() |
Protein | 6.76g | 16% | 54% |
2.4 times more than Broccoli![]() |
Fats | 0.38g | 1% | 83% |
87.7 times less than Cheddar Cheese![]() |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Net carbs | 16.55g | N/A | 36% |
3.3 times less than Chocolate![]() |
Carbs | 23.25g | 8% | 31% |
1.2 times less than Rice![]() |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Iron | 1.11mg | 14% | 57% |
2.3 times less than Beef![]() |
Calcium | 43mg | 4% | 37% |
2.9 times less than Milk![]() |
Potassium | 384mg | 11% | 20% |
2.6 times more than Cucumber![]() |
Magnesium | 46mg | 11% | 23% |
3 times less than Almond![]() |
Fiber | 6.7g | 27% | 15% |
2.8 times more than Orange![]() |
Copper | 0.27mg | 30% | 26% |
1.9 times more than Shiitake![]() |
Zinc | 0.9mg | 8% | 56% |
7 times less than Beef![]() |
Phosphorus | 119mg | 17% | 59% |
1.5 times less than Chicken meat![]() |
Sodium | 5mg | 0% | 90% |
98 times less than White Bread![]() |
Vitamin A | 3IU | 0% | 72% |
5568.7 times less than Carrot![]() |
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 raw![]() |
Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 5% | 78% |
2.2 times less than Avocado![]() |
Vitamin B3 | 0.78mg | 5% | 72% |
12.3 times less than Turkey meat![]() |
Vitamin B5 | 0.32mg | 6% | 72% |
3.5 times less than Sunflower seed![]() |
Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 4% | 79% |
2.4 times less than Oat![]() |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Folate | 111µg | 28% | 23% |
1.8 times more than Brussels sprout![]() |
Trans Fat | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Saturated Fat | 0.08g | 0% | 83% |
71 times less than Beef![]() |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | N/A | 95% |
3266.3 times less than Avocado![]() |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.21g | N/A | 78% |
230.1 times less than Walnut![]() |
Tryptophan | 0.07mg | 0% | 83% |
4.6 times less than Chicken meat![]() |
Threonine | 0.24mg | 0% | 81% |
3 times less than Beef![]() |
Isoleucine | 0.25mg | 0% | 83% |
3.7 times less than Salmon raw![]() |
Leucine | 0.48mg | 0% | 82% |
5 times less than Tuna![]() |
Lysine | 0.47mg | 0% | 77% |
Equal to Tofu![]() |
Methionine | 0.08mg | 0% | 85% |
1.3 times less than Quinoa![]() |
Phenylalanine | 0.58mg | 0% | 73% |
1.2 times less than Egg![]() |
Valine | 0.29mg | 0% | 83% |
6.9 times less than Soybean raw![]() |
Histidine | 0.24mg | 0% | 77% |
3.1 times less than Turkey meat![]() |
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 121
% Daily Value*
0%
Total Fat
0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
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

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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 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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References
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