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Nutritional Profile of Raw Pigeon Peas (Red Gram, Mature Seeds)
We got 54 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Raw Pigeon Peas (Red Gram, Mature Seeds).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks quite high (Top 100) for four nutrients.
These are
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Phenylalanine (Amino Acids)
- Folate, total (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Potassium, K (Minerals)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks high (Top 250) for 17 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Fiber, total dietary (Carbohydrates)
- Serine (Amino Acids)
- Folate, DFE (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Glutamic Acid (Amino Acids)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Legumes and Legume Products) shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for 10 nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Carbohydrates, by difference (Carbohydrates)
- Phenylalanine (Amino Acids)
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Folate, total (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks well (Top 50) for 21 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Potassium, K (Minerals)
- Lysine (Amino Acids)
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
- Alanine (Amino Acids)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Raw Pigeon Peas (Red Gram, Mature Seeds)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Raw Pigeon Peas (Red Gram, Mature Seeds)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Raw Pigeon Peas (Red Gram, Mature Seeds)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Raw Pigeon Peas (Red Gram, Mature Seeds)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Raw Pigeon Peas (Red Gram, Mature Seeds)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Raw Pigeon Peas (Red Gram, Mature Seeds)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Raw Pigeon Peas (Red Gram, Mature Seeds)
In food category: Legumes and Legume Products
Carbohydrates (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
Carbohydrates, by difference | 62.8 g | 17.8 g | 11 | 365 |
Fiber, total dietary | 15 g | 4.3 g | 24 | 102 |
Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 12 mg | 3.4 mg | 325 | 2829 |
Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 814 mg | 230.8 mg | 215 | 1707 |
Fatty Acids, total saturated | 330 mg | 93.6 mg | 223 | 2488 |
Total Lipid (Fat) | 1.5 g | 422.4 mg | 253 | 1599 |
Saturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 307 mg | 87 mg | 214 | 1972 |
Stearic Acid (18:0) | 24 mg | 6.8 mg | 213 | 1667 |
Monounsaturated Fats (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
Oleic Acid (18:1) | 12 mg | 3.4 mg | 307 | 2800 |
Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 778 mg | 220.6 mg | 174 | 1622 |
Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 35 mg | 9.9 mg | 237 | 921 |
Amino Acids (18) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
Alanine | 972 mg | 275.6 mg | 30 | 176 |
Arginine | 1.3 g | 368.5 mg | 52 | 181 |
Aspartic Acid | 2.2 g | 609.5 mg | 51 | 174 |
Cystine | 250 mg | 70.9 mg | 39 | 246 |
Glutamic Acid | 5 g | 1.4 g | 24 | 139 |
Glycine | 802 mg | 227.4 mg | 51 | 347 |
Histidine | 774 mg | 219.4 mg | 14 | 272 |
Isoleucine | 785 mg | 222.5 mg | 59 | 321 |
Leucine | 1.6 g | 439.4 mg | 42 | 190 |
Lysine | 1.5 g | 430.9 mg | 28 | 203 |
Methionine | 243 mg | 68.9 mg | 47 | 709 |
Phenylalanine | 1.9 g | 527.3 mg | 11 | 34 |
Proline | 955 mg | 270.7 mg | 41 | 211 |
Serine | 1 g | 292 mg | 42 | 109 |
Threonine | 767 mg | 217.4 mg | 49 | 329 |
Tryptophan | 212 mg | 60.1 mg | 48 | 253 |
Tyrosine | 538 mg | 152.5 mg | 60 | 532 |
Valine | 937 mg | 265.6 mg | 41 | 198 |
Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
Protein | 21.7 g | 6.2 g | 58 | 320 |
Water-soluble Vitamins (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
Folate, DFE | 456 µg | 129.3 µg | 15 | 128 |
Folate, food | 456 µg | 129.3 µg | 13 | 26 |
Folate, total | 456 µg | 129.3 µg | 13 | 84 |
Niacin | 3 mg | 839.1 µg | 42 | 1098 |
Pantothenic Acid | 1.3 mg | 360 µg | 20 | 208 |
Riboflavin | 187 µg | 53 µg | 66 | 624 |
Thiamin | 643 µg | 182.3 µg | 33 | 269 |
Vitamin B6 | 283 µg | 80.2 µg | 79 | 698 |
Fat-soluble Vitamins (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
Vitamin A, IU | 28 IU | 7.9 IU | 43 | 1010 |
Vitamin A, RAE | 1 µg | 0.3 µg | 56 | 712 |
Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
Calcium, Ca | 130 mg | 36.9 mg | 63 | 415 |
Copper, Cu | 1.1 mg | 300.5 µg | 25 | 151 |
Iron, Fe | 5.2 mg | 1.5 mg | 50 | 413 |
Magnesium, Mg | 183 mg | 51.9 mg | 29 | 141 |
Manganese, Mn | 1.8 mg | 507.5 µg | 30 | 197 |
Phosphorus, P | 367 mg | 104 mg | 62 | 299 |
Potassium, K | 1.4 g | 394.1 mg | 26 | 90 |
Selenium, Se | 8.2 µg | 2.3 µg | 39 | 611 |
Sodium, Na | 17 mg | 4.8 mg | 235 | 1134 |
Zinc, Zn | 2.8 mg | 782.4 µg | 59 | 637 |
Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
Water | 10.6 g | 3 g | 309 | 2160 |
Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
Ash | 3.5 g | 978.1 mg | 42 | 315 |
Kcal (Energy) | 343 kcal | 97.2 kcal | 44 | 345 |
KJ (Energy) | 1,440 kj | 408.2 kj | 32 | 162 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Raw Pigeon Peas (Red Gram, Mature Seeds)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
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Cup | 205.0 g | 7.2 oz |
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Pigeon Peas | No of Nutrients |
(With Salt, Red Gram, Mature Seeds) | 53 |
(Without Salt, Red Gram, Mature Seeds) | 53 |
Stewed Pigeon Peas | No of Nutrients |
(Gandules Guisados, Gandur, Gandules, Puerto Rican Style) | 48 |
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