Legumes
Calories in boiled pigeon peas
A usual portion of boiled pigeon peas is 1 cup (about 170 g). That has about 224 calories, 15.5 g protein, 28.7 g carbs and 1.5 g fat.
Also called: enkoole, mbaazi, pigeon peas
Common in: Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania
In 1 cup (about 170 g)
Calories
224
Protein
15.5 g
Carbs
28.7 g
Fat
1.5 g
Nutrition by portion size
Carbs here are the carbs your body can use for energy. Fiber is listed on its own.
| Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (about 170 g) | 224 | 15.5 g | 28.7 g | 1.5 g | 16.3 g |
| 1 ladle (about 150 g) | 198 | 13.7 g | 25.3 g | 1.4 g | 14.4 g |
| 100 g | 132 | 9.1 g | 16.9 g | 0.9 g | 9.6 g |
How it fits into your day
A usual portion, 1 cup (about 170 g), is about 11% of a 2,000-calorie day. 2,000 calories is a common reference point, not a rule: your own needs depend on your size, your age and how active you are. Work out your own daily target.
Where these numbers come from
These numbers come from a published food table. Our team has not yet checked this entry by hand.
Source: KEFCT 2018 code 03067 'Pigeon peas, dry, unsoaked, boiled, drained (without salt)'. Kenya Food Composition Tables 2018 (FAO/Govt of Kenya), http://www.fao.org/3/i8897en/I8897EN.pdf
On Nutrio’s food list as: Pigeon peas, dry, boiled. See how the whole list is sourced.
Common questions
- How many calories are in boiled pigeon peas?
- A usual portion, 1 cup (about 170 g), has about 224 calories. That works out to 132 calories per 100 g.
- How much protein is in boiled pigeon peas?
- A usual portion, 1 cup (about 170 g), has about 15.5 g of protein, or 9.1 g per 100 g.
- Are these numbers exact?
- No. They are averages. The real amount changes with the recipe, how much oil goes in, and how big the portion is, so use them as a good guide for a normal serving.
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