Rice and pigeon peas
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Rice and pigeon peas is a prepared West Indian dish combining rice with pigeon peas, a type of pulse. The figures describe a recipe rather than the separate ingredients. Per 100g, it provides 693 kJ of energy, 33g of carbohydrate, 4.9g of protein and 2.2g of fat. Carbohydrate is the main nutrient contributing to its energy content.
Carbohydrate supplies energy for the body, while protein supports the growth and repair of tissues. For people monitoring salt or fat intake, the amounts in a prepared dish can vary with the ingredients and cooking method, including any added salt or oil. Full nutrient figures for this recipe are in the tables below.
Nutrition per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
Energy | 163 kcal |
Energy | 693 kJ |
Fat | 2.2g |
of which saturates | 0.89g |
Carbohydrate | 33g |
of which sugars | 0.7g |
4.9g | |
Salt | 0.05g |
Water | 60g |
Cholesterol | 0.2mg |
Vitamins and minerals per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
Trace | |
0.12mg | |
0.02mg | |
0.5mg | |
0µg | |
12µg | |
27mg | |
0.64mg | |
22mg | |
78mg | |
234mg | |
Sodium | 18mg |
0.8mg | |
0.23mg |
Other types of rice and pigeon peas
Food | Calories per 100g | Protein per 100g | Fat per 100g | Fibre per 100g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
157 kcal | 5.2g | 2.3g | – |
About these figures
Values are per 100g of the food as described (Recipe. West Indian dish. Recipe from review of recipe collection). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.