Pigeon peas (immature seeds, raw) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 154 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein11g21% of calories
- Carbs37g69% of calories
- Fat2.5g11% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Pigeon peas (immature seeds, raw) (1 cup, 154 g) has 209 calories, with 11 g of protein, 37 g of carbohydrates and 2.5 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (69% of calories). It is high in protein (22% DV), dietary fiber (28% DV) and Vitamin C (67% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein22%
- Dietary fiber28%
- Vitamin C67%
- Vitamin K31%
- Thiamine51%
- Riboflavin (B2)20%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Choline13%
- Potassium18%
- Zinc15%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (154 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 5 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 60 mg | 67% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 37 μg | 31% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 51% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | 20% |
| Niacin | 3 mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) | 266 μg | 67% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 21% |
| Choline | 71 mg | 13% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 65 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 850 mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 105 mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 196 mg | 28% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 23% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 38% |
| Selenium | 2 μg | 4% |
Full breakdown · 13 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Beta carotene | 62 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
- Pigeon peas (immature seeds, raw)136
- Pigeon peas (immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)111
- Pigeon peas (immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, salted)111
- Iberia Pigeon Peas, with Coconut Milk, Green, Premium85
- Bogopa Green Pigeon Peas69
- Vitarroz Green Pigeons Peas65
- Goya Peas, Green Pigeon57
Similar foods
- 170 calPigeon peas (immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)1 cup−39 cal
- 170 calPigeon peas (immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, salted)1 cup−39 cal
- 90 calBogopa Green Pigeon Peas½ cup−119 cal
- 70 calGoya Peas, Green Pigeon½ cup−139 cal
- 110 cal
Iberia Pigeon Peas, with Coconut Milk, Green, Premium½ cup drained−99 cal - 80 calVitarroz Green Pigeons Peas½ cup−129 cal
Burning 209 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 40minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 25minCycling (moderate)
- 17minRunning (6 mph)
- 29minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Pigeon peas (immature seeds, raw)?
One serving of Pigeon peas (immature seeds, raw) (1 cup) has 209 calories, which works out to 136 calories per 100 g. That is about 11% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Pigeon peas (immature seeds, raw) high in protein?
It provides a solid 11 g of protein per serving (22% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 21% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Pigeon peas (immature seeds, raw) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 29 g of net carbs and 69% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Pigeon peas (immature seeds, raw)?
7.7 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Pigeon peas (immature seeds, raw)?
4.6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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