Are pigeon peas keto?
Pigeon peas
About 14 g net carbs per half cup cooked, whether in Caribbean rice and peas, arroz con gandules or Indian toor dal.
Nutrition per serving
½ cup cooked · 84 g- Net carbs
- 14g
- Calories
- 102kcal
- Protein
- 5.7g
- Fat
- 0.3g
- Total carbs
- 20 g
- Fiber
- 5.6 g
About 30.1 g of pigeon peas adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 36% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 102 kcal | 121 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 20 g | 23 g |
| Dietary fiber | 5.6 g | 6.7 g |
| Net carbs | 14 g | 17 g |
| Protein | 5.7 g | 6.8 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0.4 g |
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Frequently asked questions
Are pigeon peas keto?
No — pigeon peas are not keto-friendly. About 14 g net carbs per half cup cooked, whether in Caribbean rice and peas, arroz con gandules or Indian toor dal.
How many net carbs are in pigeon peas?
½ cup cooked (84 g) of pigeon peas has about 14 g net carbs (20 g total carbs minus 5.6 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 17 g net carbs.
How much pigeon peas can I eat on keto?
About 30.1 g of pigeon peas adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 36% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 70% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for pigeon peas?
Try black soybeans (canned), cauliflower. See our full guide: keto substitutes for beans & legumes.