Pigeon Peas
Exceptional nutritional value
Pigeon peas (toor dal) boiled without salt, values for the cooked peas.
Pigeon peas, split and hulled as toor or arhar dal, are the base of Indian sambar and everyday dal, and are eaten whole in the Caribbean and East Africa. A 150 g cooked portion gives about 180 kcal, 10 g of protein and 5 g of fiber, and is high in copper and folate, with useful manganese, thiamin and magnesium. Values are for hulled dal; whole pigeon peas have about twice the fiber. Dry pigeon peas swell to about 2.8 times their weight when cooked.
Nutrition values are for the cooked product
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6.8g | 12.1% |
| Fat | 0.4g | 0.6% |
| Carbs | 23.3g | 7.8% |
| Simple Sugars | 8.15g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 11.95g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 12.8% |
| Water | 69g | 2.7% |
| Calories | 121 | 5.4% |
Glycemic Index
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Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 0.08 | g | 0.4% |
| Monounsaturated | 0 | g | 0.0% |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.21 | g | 1.6% |
| Omega-3 | 0.063 | g | Estimate |
| Omega-6 | 0.147 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0 | g | 0.0% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin E | 0.29 | mg |
| Selenium | 2.9 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin B1 | 0.146 | mg | 12.2% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.059 | mg | 4.5% |
| vitamin B3 | 0.78 | mg | 4.9% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.05 | mg | 2.9% |
| vitamin B9 | 111 | mcg | 27.8% |
| vitamin E | 0.29 | mg | 1.9% |
| vitamin K | 1.8 | mcg | 1.5% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 43 | mg | 4.3% |
| iron | 1.11 | mg | 6.2% |
| magnesium | 46 | mg | 11.5% |
| phosphorus | 119 | mg | 17.0% |
| potassium | 384 | mg | 14.8% |
| sodium | 5 | mg | 0.2% |
| zinc | 0.9 | mg | 8.2% |
| copper | 0.269 | mg | 29.9% |
| manganese | 0.501 | mg | 21.8% |
| selenium | 2.9 | mcg | 5.3% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 241 | mg | 34.4% | 159% |
| Isoleucine | 245 | mg | 17.5% | 86% |
| Leucine | 483 | mg | 17.7% | 84% |
| Lysine | 474 | mg | 22.6% | 105% |
| Methionine limiting | 154 | mg | 14.7% | 71% |
| Phenylalanine | 747 | mg | 42.7% | 193% |
| Threonine | 239 | mg | 22.8% | 101% |
| Tryptophan | 66 | mg | 23.6% | 106% |
| Valine | 292 | mg | 16.0% | 77% |
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