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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)
Glycemic load 6 (low)
Calories  ⓘ Calories for selected serving 121 kcal
Net Carbs  ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 17 grams
Default serving size  ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) 1 cup (168 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 310 mg
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

Pigeon pea Glycemic load (GL)

6

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Calcium Iron Iron Magnesium Magnesium Phosphorus Phosphorus Potassium Potassium Sodium Sodium Zinc Zinc Copper Copper Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 0.65% 25% 90% 65% 16%
Calcium: 129mg of 1,000mg 13%
Iron: 3.3mg of 8mg 42%
Magnesium: 138mg of 420mg 33%
Phosphorus: 357mg of 700mg 51%
Potassium: 1152mg of 3,400mg 34%
Sodium: 15mg of 2,300mg 0.65%
Zinc: 2.7mg of 11mg 25%
Copper: 0.81mg of 1mg 90%
Manganese: 1.5mg of 2mg 65%
Selenium: 8.7µg of 55µg 16%

Mineral chart - relative view

384 mg
TOP 20%
46 mg
TOP 23%
0.27 mg
TOP 26%
43 mg
TOP 37%
0.5 mg
TOP 38%
0.9 mg
TOP 56%
1.1 mg
TOP 57%
119 mg
TOP 59%
2.9 µg
TOP 73%
5 mg
TOP 90%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Folate Folate Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Choline Choline Vitamin K Vit. K 0.18% 0% 0% 0% 37% 14% 15% 19% 12% 83% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A: 9IU of 5,000IU 0.18%
Vitamin E : 0mg of 15mg 0%
Vitamin D: 0µg of 10µg 0%
Vitamin C: 0mg of 90mg 0%
Vitamin B1: 0.44mg of 1mg 37%
Vitamin B2: 0.18mg of 1mg 14%
Vitamin B3: 2.3mg of 16mg 15%
Vitamin B5: 0.96mg of 5mg 19%
Vitamin B6: 0.15mg of 1mg 12%
Folate: 333µg of 400µg 83%
Vitamin B12: 0µg of 2µg 0%
Choline: 0mg of 550mg 0%
Vitamin K: 0µg of 120µg 0%

Vitamin chart - relative view

111 µg
TOP 23%
0.15 mg
TOP 40%
0.32 mg
TOP 72%
0.78 mg
TOP 72%
3 IU
TOP 72%
0.06 mg
TOP 78%
0.05 mg
TOP 79%
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
0 mg
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

7% 23% 67% 2%
Protein:
Daily Value: 14%
6.8 g of 50 g
6.8 g (14% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 1%
0.4 g of 65 g
0.4 g (1% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 8%
23.3 g of 300 g
23.3 g (8% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 3%
68.6 g of 2,000 g
68.6 g (3% of DV )
Other:
1.1 g
1.1 g

Protein quality breakdown

Tryptophan Tryptophan Threonine Threonine Isoleucine Isoleucine Leucine Leucine Lysine Lysine Methionine Methionine Phenylalanine Phenylalanine Valine Valine Histidine Histidine 71% 68% 53% 53% 68% 22% 99% 48% 103%
Tryptophan: 198mg of 280mg 71%
Threonine: 717mg of 1,050mg 68%
Isoleucine: 735mg of 1,400mg 53%
Leucine: 1449mg of 2,730mg 53%
Lysine: 1422mg of 2,100mg 68%
Methionine: 228mg of 1,050mg 22%
Phenylalanine: 1737mg of 1,750mg 99%
Valine: 876mg of 1,820mg 48%
Histidine: 723mg of 700mg 103%

Fat type information

29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.21 g

Fiber content ratio for Pigeon pea

29% 71%
Sugar: 0 g
Fiber: 6.7 g
Other: 17 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 6.8g 16% 54% 2.4 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 0.38g 1% 83% 87.7 times less than CheeseCheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0% 100% N/ALemon
Net carbs 17g N/A 36% 3.3 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 23g 8% 31% 1.2 times less than RiceRice
Cholesterol 0mg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Vitamin D 0µg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Magnesium 46mg 11% 23% 3 times less than AlmondAlmond
Calcium 43mg 4% 37% 2.9 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 384mg 11% 20% 2.6 times more than CucumberCucumber
Iron 1.1mg 14% 57% 2.3 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
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 Beef broiledBeef broiled
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%
Manganese 0.5mg 22% 38%
Selenium 2.9µg 5% 73%
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
Trans Fat 0g N/A 100% N/AMargarine
Folate 111µg 28% 23% 1.8 times more than Brussels sproutBrussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.08g 0% 83% 71 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
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 Beef broiledBeef broiled
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*
0.58%
Total Fat 0.38g
0.38%
Saturated Fat 0.08g
0
Trans Fat 0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
0.22%
Sodium 5mg
7.8%
Total Carbohydrate 23g
27%
Dietary Fiber 6.7g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 6.8g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0

Calcium 43mg 4.3%

Iron 1.1mg 14%

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

ⓘ  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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Low in Cholesterol
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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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No Trans 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 Saturated Fats
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ⓘ  Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sodium
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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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Low in Sugars
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Pigeon pea nutrition infographic

Pigeon pea nutrition infographic
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References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

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

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