Pigeon peas (red gram) (mature seeds, raw) nutrition facts

Cajanus cajan

100 grams of pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw contain 343 calories, 22 g of protein, 63 g of carbohydrates and 1.5 g of fat. It is an excellent source of copper (118% DV), folate (114% DV), manganese (78% DV) and dietary fiber (54% DV). Most of its calories (71%) come from carbs. It is high in fiber.

Nutrition Facts
Calories343
% Daily Value*
Total fat 1.49 g2%
Saturated fat 0.33 g2%
Trans fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg0%
Sodium 17 mg1%
Total carbohydrate 62.8 g23%
Dietary fiber 15 g54%
Protein 21.7 g43%
Vitamin D 0 µg0%
Calcium 130 mg10%
Iron 5.23 mg29%
Potassium 1390 mg30%

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

Calorie breakdown

Protein 25%Carbs 71%Fat 4%
343calories
21.7 gprotein
62.8 gcarbs
1.49 gfat

Values shown for 100 g.

Rich in

  • Copper118%
  • Folate114%
  • Manganese78%
  • Dietary fiber54%
  • Thiamin (B1)54%
  • Magnesium44%

% Daily Value per 100 g

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Full nutrient profile

Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% DV
Vitamin D0 µg0%
Vitamin A1 µg0%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Thiamin (B1)0.64 mg54%
Riboflavin (B2)0.19 mg14%
Niacin (B3)2.96 mg19%
Pantothenic acid (B5)1.27 mg25%
Vitamin B60.28 mg17%
Folate456 µg114%
Vitamin B120 µg0%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% DV
Calcium130 mg10%
Iron5.23 mg29%
Potassium1390 mg30%
Magnesium183 mg44%
Phosphorus367 mg29%
Zinc2.76 mg25%
Copper1.06 mg118%
Manganese1.79 mg78%
Selenium8.2 µg15%

Fats

NutrientAmount% DV
Saturated fat0.33 g2%
Trans fat0 g-
Monounsaturated fat0.01 g-
Polyunsaturated fat0.81 g-

Other

NutrientAmount% DV
Water10.6 g-

How it compares to other legumes and legume products

Per 100 gPigeon peas (red gram) (mature seeds, raw)Category averageDifference
Calories343202+70%
Protein21.7 g13.8 g+58%
Total carbohydrate62.8 g21.8 g+188%
Total fat1.49 g7.65 g-81%
Dietary fiber15 g6.56 g+129%
Sodium17 mg271 mg-94%

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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 172436. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.