Pigeon peas (mature seeds, raw) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 205 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein45g25% of calories
- Carbs129g71% of calories
- Fat3.1g4% of calories
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Pigeon peas (mature seeds, raw) (1 cup, 205 g) has 703 calories, with 45 g of protein, 129 g of carbohydrates and 3.1 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (71% of calories). It is high in protein (89% DV), dietary fiber (110% DV) and thiamine (110% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein89%
- Dietary fiber110%
- Thiamine110%
- Riboflavin (B2)29%
- Niacin38%
- Vitamin B645%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
Nothing notable
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (205 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 2 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 110% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 29% |
| Niacin | 6 mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 45% |
| Folate (B9) | 935 μg | 234% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 3 mg | 52% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 267 mg | 27% |
| Iron | 11 mg | 134% |
| Potassium | 2,854 mg | 61% |
| Magnesium | 375 mg | 89% |
| Phosphorus | 752 mg | 107% |
| Zinc | 6 mg | 51% |
| Copper | 2 mg | 241% |
| Manganese | 4 mg | 160% |
| Selenium | 17 μg | 31% |
Full breakdown · 23 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Arginine | 3 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 4 g | — |
| Cystine | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 10 g | — |
| Glycine | 2 g | — |
| Histidine | 2 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 2 g | — |
| Leucine | 3 g | — |
| Lysine | 3 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.5 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 4 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 2 g | — |
| Threonine | 2 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.4 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 2 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
100 calGoya Green Pigeon Peas½ cup−603 cal
70 calGoya Green Pigeon Peas, Premium½ cup−633 cal- 203 cal
Pigeon peas (mature seeds, cooked, boiled, salted)1 cup−500 cal - 203 calPigeon peas (mature seeds, cooked, boiled, unsalted)1 cup−500 cal
- 120 calGoya Green Pigeon Peas½ cup−583 cal
- 100 calDeep Tuvar Lilva Shelled Pigeon Peas½ cup−603 cal
Burning 703 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 133minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 84minCycling (moderate)
- 59minRunning (6 mph)
- 99minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Pigeon peas (mature seeds, raw)?
One serving of Pigeon peas (mature seeds, raw) (1 cup) has 703 calories, which works out to 343 calories per 100 g. That is about 35% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Pigeon peas (mature seeds, raw) high in protein?
It provides a solid 45 g of protein per serving (89% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 25% 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 (mature seeds, raw) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 98 g of net carbs and 71% 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 (mature seeds, raw)?
35 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
