Red pea loaf

Red pea loaf is a West Indian dish made with red kidney beans. The figures here describe a prepared loaf based on a recipe from a personal collection. It provides carbohydrate and protein, with some fat. Per 100g, it contains 539 kJ of energy, 16g of carbohydrate, 9.2g of protein and 3.4g of fat.

Carbohydrate supplies energy, while protein is needed for the growth and repair of body tissues. The loaf also provides iron, which is needed to make haemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. Nutrient content, including salt and fat, can vary with the ingredients used. Full nutrient figures for this recipe are shown in the tables below.