Pigeon Pea · Cajanus cajan

Pigeonpeas, immature seeds, raw

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

Pulses

Serving size

Compare

6 forms & preparations

Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw Pigeonpeas, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Pigeonpeas, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Pigeonpeas, immature seeds, raw

Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free

Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Pigeonpeas, immature seeds, raw's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.

136 kcal Calories

14%

7.2 g Protein

23.9 g Carbs

1.6 g Fat

Very good nutrient density 40/100

How many beneficial nutrients Pigeonpeas, immature seeds, raw 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, raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

136 kcal / serving

69% from carbs

Carbs 69%

23.9 g per serving
Fat 11%

1.6 g per serving
Protein 21%

7.2 g per serving

What Pigeonpeas, immature seeds, raw 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 C43% Folate (B9)43% Thiamin (B1)33% Manganese25% Vitamin K20% Dietary Fiber18% Magnesium16% Copper15% Protein14% Niacin (B3)14% Pantothenic Acid (B5)14% Riboflavin (B2)13% Potassium12%

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	23.9 g	9%
Dietary Fiber	5.1 g	18%
Total Sugars	3.0 g	—

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	1.6 g	2%
Saturated Fat	0.4 g	2%
Monounsaturated Fat	0.0 g	—
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.9 g	—
Trans Fat	0.0 g	—
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	38.0 mg	—
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	835.0 mg	—
Butyric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Caproic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Caprylic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Capric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Lauric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Myristic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Palmitic Acid	329.0 mg	—
Stearic Acid	25.0 mg	—
Palmitoleic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Oleic Acid	13.0 mg	—
Gadoleic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Erucic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Linoleic Acid	835.0 mg	—
Arachidonic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0.0 mg	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0.0 mg	—

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	7.2 g	14%

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	3.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin C	39.0 mg	43%
Vitamin D	0.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin E	0.4 mg	3%
Vitamin K	24.0 mcg	20%
Thiamin (B1)	0.4 mg	33%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg	13%
Niacin (B3)	2.2 mg	14%
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg	4%
Folate (B9)	173.0 mcg	43%
Vitamin B12	0.0 mcg	0%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)	0.7 mg	14%
Choline	45.8 mg	8%

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	42.0 mg	3%
Iron	1.6 mg	9%
Magnesium	68.0 mg	16%
Phosphorus	127.0 mg	10%
Potassium	552.0 mg	12%
Sodium	5.0 mg	0%
Zinc	1.0 mg	9%
Copper	0.1 mg	15%
Manganese	0.6 mg	25%
Selenium	1.5 mcg	3%

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

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

About Pigeonpeas, immature seeds, raw

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, raw?

There are 136 calories in 100 g of Pigeonpeas, immature seeds, raw, or about 5 calories in 10 seeds (4 g).

How much protein is in Pigeonpeas, immature seeds, raw?

Pigeonpeas, immature seeds, raw contains 7.2 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Pigeonpeas, immature seeds, raw?

Pigeonpeas, immature seeds, raw has 23.9 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Pigeonpeas, immature seeds, raw?

Pigeonpeas, immature seeds, raw provides 1.6 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Pigeonpeas, immature seeds, raw a good source of?

Pigeonpeas, immature seeds, raw is an excellent source of Vitamin C (43% DV), Folate (B9) (43% DV), Thiamin (B1) (33% DV), Manganese (25% DV) and Vitamin K (20% DV) and a good source of Dietary Fiber, Magnesium, Copper, Protein, Niacin (B3) and Pantothenic Acid (B5) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.