Calories in Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw
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Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw contains 343 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (205 g) provides about 703 kcal.
Roughly 71% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 25% from protein and 4% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in legumes and legume products on FoodFactly, where the median is 127 kcal per 100 g across 312 foods.
100 g provides 117% of the Daily Value for copper, 114% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9) and 78% of the Daily Value for manganese.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 343 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 1.5 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.33 g | 2% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 17 mg | 0.7% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 62.8 g | 23% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 15 g | 54% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 21.7 g | 43% |
| Vitamin A ? | 1 µg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.64 mg | 54% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.19 mg | 14% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 3 mg | 19% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 1.3 mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.28 mg | 17% |
| Folate (B9) C | 456 µg | 114% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 130 mg | 10% |
| Iron ? | 5.2 mg | 29% |
| Magnesium ? | 183 mg | 44% |
| Phosphorus ? | 367 mg | 29% |
| Potassium ? | 1,392 mg | 30% |
| Zinc ? | 2.8 mg | 25% |
| Copper ? | 1.1 mg | 117% |
| Manganese ? | 1.8 mg | 78% |
| Selenium C | 8.2 µg | 15% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 25%
- Carbohydrates 71%
- Fat 4%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein21.7 gabove the median for legumes and legume products (median 8.9 g)
- Fiber15 gin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 5.3 g)
- Fat1.5 gabove the median for legumes and legume products (median 1.4 g)
- Saturated fat0.33 gabove the median for legumes and legume products (median 0.21 g)
- Sodium17 mgbelow the median for legumes and legume products (median 41 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water10.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.012 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.81 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.21 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.77 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.79 g |
| Leucine ? | 1.5 g |
| Lysine ? | 1.5 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.24 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.25 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 1.9 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.54 g |
| Valine ? | 0.94 g |
| Arginine ? | 1.3 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.77 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.97 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 2.1 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 5 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.8 g |
| Proline ? | 0.96 g |
| Serine ? | 1 g |
Individual fatty acids (5)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.78 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.31 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.024 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.012 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.035 g |
Carotenoids (2)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 10.6 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 3.5 g |
| Energy ? | 1,435 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 28 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 456 µg |
Other forms of Pigeon peas (red gram)
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt Cooked | 121 | 6.8 g | 23.3 g | 0.38 g |
| Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt Cooked | 121 | 6.8 g | 23.3 g | 0.38 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beans, black, mature seeds, raw Raw | 341 | 21.6 g | 62.4 g | 1.4 g |
| Beans, pinto, mature seeds, raw Raw | 347 | 21.4 g | 62.6 g | 1.2 g |
| Beans, black turtle, mature seeds, raw Raw | 339 | 21.3 g | 63.3 g | 0.9 g |
| Beans, kidney, red, mature seeds, raw Raw | 337 | 22.5 g | 61.3 g | 1.1 g |
| Beans, white, mature seeds, raw Raw | 333 | 23.4 g | 60.3 g | 0.85 g |
| Beans, navy, mature seeds, raw Raw | 337 | 22.3 g | 60.8 g | 1.5 g |
| Beans, adzuki, mature seeds, raw Raw | 329 | 19.9 g | 62.9 g | 0.53 g |
| Beans, pink, mature seeds, raw Raw | 343 | 21 g | 64.2 g | 1.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw pigeon peas (red gram)?
100 g of raw pigeon peas (red gram) has 343 kcal. 1 cup (205 g): about 703 kcal.
Is raw pigeon peas (red gram) high in protein?
Raw pigeon peas (red gram) contains 21.7 g of protein per 100 g (43% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 44.5 g in 1 cup (205 g). About 25% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other legumes and legume products, that is above the median (median 8.9 g).
How many carbs are in raw pigeon peas (red gram)?
Raw pigeon peas (red gram) has 62.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 15 g of fiber.
How much fat is in raw pigeon peas (red gram)?
Raw pigeon peas (red gram) contains 1.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.33 g is saturated (2% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw pigeon peas (red gram) contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (117% DV), Folate (B9) (114% DV), manganese (78% DV), Thiamin (B1) (54% DV) and magnesium (44% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw pigeon peas (red gram)?
100 g contains 17 mg of sodium, 0.7% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does pigeon peas (red gram) have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw has 343 kcal, while pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt has 121 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 172436. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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