Calories in Pigeonpeas, immature seeds, raw
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Pigeonpeas, immature seeds, raw contains 136 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (154 g) provides about 209 kcal.
Roughly 69% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 21% from protein and 11% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 43% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C, 43% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9) and 33% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
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 | 136 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 1.6 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.35 g | 2% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 5 mg | 0.2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 23.9 g | 9% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 5.1 g | 18% |
| Total sugars M | 3 g | |
| Protein ? | 7.2 g | 14% |
| Vitamin A C | 3 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin C ? | 39 mg | 43% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.39 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K M | 24 µg | 20% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.4 mg | 33% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.17 mg | 13% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 2.2 mg | 14% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.68 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.068 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 173 µg | 43% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 45.8 mg | 8% |
| Calcium ? | 42 mg | 3% |
| Iron ? | 1.6 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium ? | 68 mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus ? | 127 mg | 10% |
| Potassium ? | 552 mg | 12% |
| Zinc ? | 1 mg | 9% |
| Copper ? | 0.13 mg | 15% |
| Manganese ? | 0.57 mg | 25% |
| Selenium C | 1.5 µg | 3% |
% 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 21%
- Carbohydrates 69%
- Fat 11%
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
- Protein7.2 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber5.1 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars3 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat1.6 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.35 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium5 mgin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water65.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.013 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.87 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.84 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.33 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.025 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.013 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.038 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene C | 40 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 190 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 65.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 1.4 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 569 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 67 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 173 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Pigeonpeas
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pigeonpeas, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 111 | 6 g | 19.5 g | 1.4 g |
| Pigeonpeas, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 111 | 6 g | 19.5 g | 1.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lima beans, immature seeds, raw Raw | 113 | 6.8 g | 20.2 g | 0.86 g |
| Succotash, (corn and limas), raw Raw | 99 | 5 g | 19.6 g | 1 g |
| Cowpeas (blackeyes), immature seeds, raw Raw | 90 | 3 g | 18.8 g | 0.35 g |
| Green peas, raw Raw | 81 | 5.4 g | 14.5 g | 0.4 g |
| Wasabi, root, raw Raw | 109 | 4.8 g | 23.5 g | 0.63 g |
| Corn, sweet, white, raw Raw | 86 | 3.2 g | 19 g | 1.2 g |
| Garlic, raw Raw | 149 | 6.4 g | 33.1 g | 0.5 g |
| Taro, raw Raw | 112 | 1.5 g | 26.5 g | 0.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw pigeonpeas?
100 g of raw pigeonpeas has 136 kcal. 1 cup (154 g): about 209 kcal. 10 seeds (4 g): about 5 kcal.
How much protein is in raw pigeonpeas?
Raw pigeonpeas contains 7.2 g of protein per 100 g (14% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 11.1 g in 1 cup (154 g). About 21% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is among the highest quarter (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw pigeonpeas?
Raw pigeonpeas has 23.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 5.1 g of fiber and 3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw pigeonpeas?
Raw pigeonpeas contains 1.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.35 g is saturated (2% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw pigeonpeas contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (43% DV), Folate (B9) (43% DV), Thiamin (B1) (33% DV), manganese (25% DV) and Vitamin K (20% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw pigeonpeas?
100 g contains 5 mg of sodium, 0.2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does pigeonpeas have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, pigeonpeas, immature seeds, raw has 136 kcal, while pigeonpeas, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt has 111 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 170025. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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