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Devam, possibly a small grain or legume, matchstick-sized.
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Devam (small matchstick size) (180 g) has 630 calories. That works out to 350 calories per 100 g. It contains 108 g of carbs, 39.6 g of protein, 2.7 g of fat and 28.8 g of fiber. Its 1.3 mg of Copper covers 140% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 30 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 180 g
630
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
108g
· 39% DV
Protein
39.6g
· 79% DV
Fat
2.7g
· 3% DV
Fiber
28.8g
· 103% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 70% · Protein 26% · Fat 4%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 630 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.7 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.36 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 9 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 108 g | 39% |
| Fiber | 28.8 g | 103% |
| Protein | 39.6 g | 79% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 630 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 10 g | 35 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 12 g | 42 kcal |
| ½ cup (small) | 90 g | 315 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 350 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 525 kcal |
| 2 cup (large) | 360 g | 1260 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 500 g | 1750 kcal |
Calculated from 350 calories per 100 g.
Cook Devam in water until the grains are tender, then drain if needed. The supplied description identifies it only as a small, matchstick-sized legume, not a specific variety, so its exact cooking time cannot be reliably stated; check it as it cooks.
Not always. Soaking may help if your Devam is a hard, dried pulse, but smaller legumes can cook without an overnight soak. Since the exact variety is not identified, follow the package directions or test a few grains for tenderness while cooking.
Yes, you can cook dry Devam without soaking if the grains soften properly during cooking. Rinse them first, simmer gently, and check their texture as they cook. If they remain firm for a long time, soaking the next batch may help.
The exact taste and texture of Devam cannot be determined from the name and size description alone. As a legume, it may become tender when cooked, but whether it stays firm or turns creamy depends on its actual variety and how long it is cooked.
Sometimes, but Devam should not automatically be treated as lentils: the information provided does not identify its species. You can try it in a lentil recipe, but cook it separately first and adjust the liquid and cooking time to its texture.
Yes, cooked Devam can be added to soup or stew. Stir it in near the end if you want the grains to stay intact; add it earlier if you want it to soften more and thicken the dish.
Yes, Devam can go in a cold salad once it is fully cooked and cooled. Drain it well so it does not water down the dressing, then combine it with vegetables, herbs, and a dressing you enjoy.
Yes, cooked Devam can be frozen. Let it cool, portion it into airtight freezer-safe containers, and thaw only what you plan to use. The texture may soften after thawing, so it is especially suitable for soups, stews, and cooked dishes.
Devam may cause bloating because legumes contain fermentable carbohydrates that gut bacteria break down. Rinsing and thoroughly cooking it, then starting with a modest serving, may help. The response varies, and the exact type of Devam is not specified.
Yes, people with diabetes can include Devam in a meal, but the amount and accompanying foods matter for blood-glucose management. Its exact variety is not identified, so use your own glucose response and meal plan; ask your clinician or dietitian for individualized advice.
Vitamins
Folate
324µg · 81% DV
B1
0.9mg · 75% DV
B6
0.72mg · 42% DV
Biotin
12.6µg · 42% DV
Minerals
Copper
1.26mg · 140% DV
Manganese
2.16mg · 94% DV
Phosphorus
450mg · 64% DV
Iron
9mg · 50% DV
Potassium ⭐
1620mg · 48% DV
Sodium
9mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 630 calories in 1 cup (medium) (180 g):
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The name Devam, along with “small matchstick size,” does not identify a specific legume or its place of origin. The category and nutrition profile suggest a dried legume, but the exact variety—and therefore its flavour and cooking time—cannot be pinned down from the information provided.
Dried legumes are commonly cooked into soups, stews and curries, or cooled and tossed into salads; Devam can be used in these ways once tender. Its nutrition profile is fibre-rich, with 16 g of fibre per 100 g. Sort and rinse the pieces before cooking, and follow any soaking directions on the pack, since preparation time varies between varieties.
Very high
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
High
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 1
Unprocessed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.36g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.18g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.9g
Omega 6:3 ratio 18:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (18:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.