Legume
Pigeon peas (mature seeds, raw) Nutrition Facts
USDA description: Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw
Per 100 g, Pigeon peas (mature seeds, raw) provides 343 calories. A typical portion, 1 cup (205 g), has 703 calories, 44 g protein, 129 g carbs and 3.1 g fat.
- calories
- 343
- protein
- 22 g
- carbs
- 63 g
- fat
- 1.5 g
Per 100 g.
Calories and macros per serving
Serving weights are USDA's own for this record; each value is the per-100 g amount scaled to that weight. % = share of the FDA Daily Value.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sugars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 34317% | 22 g43% | 63 g23% | 1.5 g2% | 15 g54% | n/r |
| 1 cup205 g | 70335% | 44 g89% | 129 g47% | 3.1 g4% | 31 g110% | n/r |
Calories in kcal. n/r = not reported for this food.
Raw, cooked and other forms
Cooking changes water content, so values per 100 g shift. Each row is its own USDA record.
| Form (per 100 g) | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pigeon peas (mature seeds, raw) (this page) | 343 | 22 g | 63 g | 1.5 g |
| Pigeon peas (mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt) | 121 | 6.8 g | 23 g | 0.4 g |
| Pigeon peas (mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) | 121 | 6.8 g | 23 g | 0.4 g |
How Pigeon peas ranks among legumes
Rank 1 = the most of that nutrient among the legumes on CalorieExplorer. Per 200 kcal shows nutrient density: how much you get for the same calories.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 200 kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 22 g#11 of 19 legumes | 13 g#10 of 19 legumes |
| Fiber | 15 g#2 of 19 legumes | 8.7 g#2 of 19 legumes |
| Potassium | 1,392 mg#1 of 19 legumes | 812 mg#1 of 19 legumes |
| Calcium | 130 mg#6 of 19 legumes | 76 mg#9 of 19 legumes |
| Iron | 5.2 mg#4 of 19 legumes | 3 mg#9 of 19 legumes |
| Magnesium | 183 mg#3 of 19 legumes | 107 mg#1 of 19 legumes |
| Vitamin A | 1 µg#4 of 16 legumes | 0.58 µg#5 of 16 legumes |
Macronutrient Breakdown
Compared with the median of legumes
Per 100 g; median of the 18 legumes with a value.
- Calories
- Pigeon peas: 343 kcalmedian: 390 kcal
- Protein
- Pigeon peas: 22 gmedian: 23 g
- Carbs
- Pigeon peas: 63 gmedian: 16 g
- Fat
- Pigeon peas: 1.5 gmedian: 21 g
- Fiber
- Pigeon peas: 15 gmedian: 5.7 g
Vitamins and minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV | Per 1 cup (205 g) | %DV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0.3 g | 2% | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | no DV | 0 g | no DV |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 17 mg | 1% | 35 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium | 130 mg | 10% | 267 mg | 21% |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | 11 mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 1,392 mg | 30% | 2,854 mg | 61% |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 1 µg | <1% | 2.1 µg | <1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% | 0 mg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.64 mg | 54% | 1.3 mg | 110% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.19 mg | 14% | 0.38 mg | 29% |
| Niacin (B3) | 3 mg | 19% | 6.1 mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.28 mg | 17% | 0.58 mg | 34% |
| Folate (approx.) | 456 µg | 114% | 935 µg | 234% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% | 0 µg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 367 mg | 29% | 752 mg | 60% |
| Magnesium | 183 mg | 44% | 375 mg | 89% |
| Zinc | 2.8 mg | 25% | 5.7 mg | 51% |
| Selenium | 8.2 µg | 15% | 17 µg | 31% |
| Copper | 1.1 mg | 117% | 2.2 mg | 241% |
| Manganese | 1.8 mg | 78% | 3.7 mg | 160% |
Not reported in this USDA record: Vitamin E, Vitamin K.
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central, FDC ID 172436 (SR Legacy, April 2018 final release). Values per 100 g as published in that record, imported 2026-03-13; serving weights from the same record, retrieved 2026-10-13.
% Daily Value: FDA Daily Values (2016 Nutrition Facts label rule, 21 CFR 101.9), adults and children 4+. Ranks compare the foods of the same category on this site. How we calculate.
Last updated . Values are averages for the food as described; brands, varieties and cooking change them. Not medical advice.