Pigeon Pea · Cajanus cajan

Pigeonpeas, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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111 kcal Calories

12%

6.0 g Protein

19.5 g Carbs

1.4 g Fat

Very good nutrient density 38/100

How many beneficial nutrients Pigeonpeas, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Pigeonpeas, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

111 kcal / serving

68% from carbs

Carbs 68%

19.5 g per serving
Fat 11%

1.4 g per serving
Protein 21%

6.0 g per serving

What Pigeonpeas, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).

Vitamin C31% Thiamin (B1)29% Folate (B9)25% Dietary Fiber22% Manganese20% Vitamin K17% Riboflavin (B2)13% Niacin (B3)13% Pantothenic Acid (B5)13% Protein12% Copper12% Magnesium10% Potassium10%

Full nutrition breakdown

Beneficial
Moderate
Limit
Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

Carbohydrates	Amount	% DV
Total Carbohydrate	19.5 g	7%
Dietary Fiber	6.2 g	22%
Total Sugars	2.5 g	—

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	1.4 g	2%
Saturated Fat	0.1 g	1%
Monounsaturated Fat	0.0 g	—
Polyunsaturated Fat	1.1 g	—
Trans Fat	0.0 g	—
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	50.0 mg	—
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	1,099.0 mg	—
Palmitic Acid	105.0 mg	—
Stearic Acid	8.0 mg	—
Oleic Acid	17.0 mg	—
Linoleic Acid	1,099.0 mg	—

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	6.0 g	12%

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	2.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin C	28.1 mg	31%
Vitamin D	0.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin E	0.3 mg	2%
Vitamin K	19.8 mcg	17%
Thiamin (B1)	0.4 mg	29%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg	13%
Niacin (B3)	2.2 mg	13%
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg	3%
Folate (B9)	100.0 mcg	25%
Vitamin B12	0.0 mcg	0%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)	0.6 mg	13%
Choline	37.9 mg	7%

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	41.0 mg	3%
Iron	1.6 mg	9%
Magnesium	40.0 mg	10%
Phosphorus	118.0 mg	9%
Potassium	456.0 mg	10%
Sodium	240.0 mg	10%
Zinc	0.8 mg	7%
Copper	0.1 mg	12%
Manganese	0.5 mg	20%
Selenium	1.2 mcg	2%

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	0.0 mg	0%
Phytosterols	~	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	~	—
Caffeine	0.0 mg	—
Theobromine	0.0 mg	—
Ash	1.4 g	—

About Pigeonpeas, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt

Known as toor dal across India and as gandules throughout the Caribbean, the pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) is a hardy perennial legume that has fed families in Asia, Africa, and Latin America for thousands of years. Its small, round seeds shade from cream to speckled brown and taste mild, nutty, and faintly sweet. Nutritionally they pull their weight, delivering plant protein, fiber, folate, and iron for around 340 calories per 100 grams when dried, which explains their staple status in tropical kitchens.

Split and dried, they melt into the comforting Indian dal ladled over rice; in Puerto Rico they simmer with rice into the festive arroz con gandules served at holidays. Young green pigeon peas get treated as a fresh vegetable as well. You will find them sold dried, canned, and frozen, and the dried peas cook more quickly after a short soak. Stash dried pigeon peas in an airtight container somewhere cool and dry, and they will keep for many months.

Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Pigeonpeas, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt?

There are 111 calories in 100 g of Pigeonpeas, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt, or about 170 calories in 1 cup (153 g).

How much protein is in Pigeonpeas, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt?

Pigeonpeas, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt contains 6.0 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Pigeonpeas, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt?

Pigeonpeas, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt has 19.5 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Pigeonpeas, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt?

Pigeonpeas, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt provides 1.4 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Pigeonpeas, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt a good source of?

Pigeonpeas, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt is an excellent source of Vitamin C (31% DV), Thiamin (B1) (29% DV), Folate (B9) (25% DV), Dietary Fiber (22% DV) and Manganese (20% DV) and a good source of Vitamin K, Riboflavin (B2), Niacin (B3), Pantothenic Acid (B5), Protein and Copper (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.