Catjang Pea · Vigna unguiculata ssp. cylindrica
Cowpeas, catjang, mature seeds, raw
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Very good nutrient density 41/100
How many beneficial nutrients Cowpeas, catjang, mature seeds, raw 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, catjang, mature seeds, raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
68% from carbs
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Carbs 68%59.6 g per serving
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Fat 5%2.1 g per serving
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Protein 27%23.9 g per serving
What Cowpeas, catjang, mature seeds, raw 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).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
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 | 59.6 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 2.1 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | — |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 326.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 563.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 1.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 4.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 417.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 87.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 6.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 144.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 2.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 19.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 563.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23.9 g | |
| Histidine | 740.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 969.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 1,828.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 1,614.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 340.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1,393.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 908.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 294.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 1,137.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 1,088.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 1,652.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 2,881.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 263.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 4,518.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 985.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 1,072.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 1,194.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 771.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 2.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 1.5 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | ~ | — |
| Vitamin K | ~ | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.7 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.8 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 639.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 1.5 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 85.0 mg | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | |
| Magnesium | 333.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 438.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 1,375.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 58.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 6.1 mg | |
| Copper | 1.1 mg | |
| Manganese | 1.5 mg | |
| Selenium | 9.1 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | ~ | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 3.4 g | — |
About Cowpeas, catjang, mature seeds, raw
The catjang pea (Vigna unguiculata subsp. cylindrica), also called the catjang bean or sow pea, is a subspecies of the cowpea, closely related to the familiar black-eyed pea. Grown across Africa, Asia, and other warm regions, this hardy, drought-tolerant legume produces small, cylindrical seeds in short, upright pods, along with edible young pods and leaves. Catjang peas are a valuable source of plant protein and fiber, along with iron, folate, and other minerals.
The dried seeds are cooked much like other cowpeas, simmered into stews, curries, and dals or boiled as a side dish, while the tender young pods can be eaten like green beans and the leaves cooked as a nutritious green. The plant is also widely grown as a forage and cover crop. Store dried catjang peas in an airtight container in a cool, dry pantry, where they keep for a long time.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cowpeas, catjang, mature seeds, raw?
There are 343 calories in 100 g of Cowpeas, catjang, mature seeds, raw, or about 573 calories in 1 cup (167 g).
How much protein is in Cowpeas, catjang, mature seeds, raw?
Cowpeas, catjang, mature seeds, raw contains 23.9 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Cowpeas, catjang, mature seeds, raw?
Cowpeas, catjang, mature seeds, raw has 59.6 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Cowpeas, catjang, mature seeds, raw?
Cowpeas, catjang, mature seeds, raw provides 2.1 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Cowpeas, catjang, mature seeds, raw a good source of?
Cowpeas, catjang, mature seeds, raw is an excellent source of Folate (B9) (160% DV), Copper (118% DV), Magnesium (79% DV), Manganese (67% DV), Thiamin (B1) (57% DV) and Zinc (56% DV) and a good source of Niacin (B3), Selenium and Riboflavin (B2) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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