Black-eyed Pea · Vigna unguiculata ssp. unguiculata

Cowpeas (blackeyes), immature seeds, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt

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131 kcal Calories

17%

8.5 g Protein

23.5 g Carbs

0.7 g Fat

Good nutrient density 36/100

How many beneficial nutrients Cowpeas (blackeyes), immature seeds, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Cowpeas (blackeyes), immature seeds, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

131 kcal / serving

70% from carbs

Carbs 70%

23.5 g per serving
Fat 4%

0.7 g per serving
Protein 25%

8.5 g per serving

What Cowpeas (blackeyes), immature seeds, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).

Folate (B9)35% Manganese34% Vitamin K31% Dietary Fiber23% Thiamin (B1)22% Copper20% Protein17% Zinc13% Iron12% Magnesium12% Phosphorus10%

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Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

Carbohydrates	Amount	% DV
Total Carbohydrate	23.5 g	9%
Dietary Fiber	6.4 g	23%
Total Sugars	4.5 g	—

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	0.7 g	1%
Saturated Fat	0.2 g	1%
Monounsaturated Fat	0.1 g	—
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.3 g	—
Trans Fat	0.0 g	—
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	116.0 mg	—
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	159.0 mg	—
Myristic Acid	2.0 mg	—
Palmitic Acid	140.0 mg	—
Stearic Acid	22.0 mg	—
Palmitoleic Acid	2.0 mg	—
Oleic Acid	35.0 mg	—
Erucic Acid	21.0 mg	—
Linoleic Acid	159.0 mg	—

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	8.5 g	17%
Histidine	274.0 mg	—
Isoleucine	455.0 mg	—
Leucine	606.0 mg	—
Lysine	558.0 mg	—
Methionine	121.0 mg	—
Phenylalanine	466.0 mg	—
Threonine	316.0 mg	—
Tryptophan	98.0 mg	—
Valine	492.0 mg	—
Arginine	595.0 mg	—
Cystine	126.0 mg	—
Tyrosine	348.0 mg	—

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	4.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin C	2.6 mg	3%
Vitamin D	0.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin E	0.3 mg	2%
Vitamin K	36.8 mcg	31%
Thiamin (B1)	0.3 mg	22%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	5%
Niacin (B3)	0.7 mg	5%
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg	6%
Folate (B9)	141.0 mcg	35%
Vitamin B12	0.0 mcg	0%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)	0.2 mg	4%
Choline	45.6 mg	8%

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	23.0 mg	2%
Iron	2.1 mg	12%
Magnesium	50.0 mg	12%
Phosphorus	122.0 mg	10%
Potassium	375.0 mg	8%
Sodium	241.0 mg	10%
Zinc	1.4 mg	13%
Copper	0.2 mg	20%
Manganese	0.8 mg	34%
Selenium	3.4 mcg	6%

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	0.0 mg	0%
Phytosterols	~	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	~	—
Caffeine	0.0 mg	—
Theobromine	0.0 mg	—
Ash	1.3 g	—

About Cowpeas (blackeyes), immature seeds, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt

The black-eyed pea, also called the black-eyed bean or cowpea, is a small, cream-colored legume marked by the distinctive black spot that gives it its name. A subspecies of the cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) grown around the world, it thrives in warm climates and has been a dietary staple across Africa, the American South, and South Asia for centuries. It has an earthy, slightly savory flavor and a tender, creamy texture when cooked.

Black-eyed peas are an excellent source of plant protein and fiber along with folate, iron, potassium, and other minerals, and they are naturally low in fat. They are simmered into stews and soups, cooked with greens and pork, mashed into fritters, tossed into salads, and are the star of Southern Hoppin John, eaten on New Years Day for good luck. Fresh and frozen ones cook quickly, while dried ones need soaking.

Choose plump, unblemished dried peas or canned for convenience, and store dried black-eyed peas in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Cowpeas (blackeyes), immature seeds, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt?

There are 131 calories in 100 g of Cowpeas (blackeyes), immature seeds, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt, or about 223 calories in 1 cup (170 g).

How much protein is in Cowpeas (blackeyes), immature seeds, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt?

Cowpeas (blackeyes), immature seeds, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt contains 8.5 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Cowpeas (blackeyes), immature seeds, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt?

Cowpeas (blackeyes), immature seeds, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt has 23.5 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Cowpeas (blackeyes), immature seeds, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt?

Cowpeas (blackeyes), immature seeds, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt provides 0.7 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Cowpeas (blackeyes), immature seeds, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt a good source of?

Cowpeas (blackeyes), immature seeds, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt is an excellent source of Folate (B9) (35% DV), Manganese (34% DV), Vitamin K (31% DV), Dietary Fiber (23% DV), Thiamin (B1) (22% DV) and Copper (20% DV) and a good source of Protein, Zinc, Iron, Magnesium and Phosphorus (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.