Black-eyed Pea · Vigna unguiculata ssp. unguiculata

Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt

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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.

116 kcal Calories

15%

7.7 g Protein

20.8 g Carbs

0.5 g Fat

Very good nutrient density 38/100

How many beneficial nutrients Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without 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, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

116 kcal / serving

70% from carbs

Carbs 70%

20.8 g per serving
Fat 4%

0.5 g per serving
Protein 26%

7.7 g per serving

What Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without 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)52% Copper30% Dietary Fiber23% Manganese21% Thiamin (B1)17% Protein15% Iron14% Magnesium13% Phosphorus12% Zinc12%

Full nutrition breakdown

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Moderate
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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	20.8 g	8%
Dietary Fiber	6.5 g	23%
Total Sugars	3.3 g	—

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	0.5 g	1%
Saturated Fat	0.1 g	1%
Monounsaturated Fat	0.0 g	—
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.2 g	—
Trans Fat	0.0 g	—
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	83.0 mg	—
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	143.0 mg	—
Butyric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Caproic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Caprylic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Capric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Lauric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Myristic Acid	1.0 mg	—
Palmitic Acid	106.0 mg	—
Stearic Acid	22.0 mg	—
Palmitoleic Acid	2.0 mg	—
Oleic Acid	36.0 mg	—
Gadoleic Acid	1.0 mg	—
Erucic Acid	5.0 mg	—
Linoleic Acid	143.0 mg	—
Arachidonic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0.0 mg	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0.0 mg	—

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	7.7 g	15%
Histidine	240.0 mg	—
Isoleucine	314.0 mg	—
Leucine	592.0 mg	—
Lysine	523.0 mg	—
Methionine	110.0 mg	—
Phenylalanine	451.0 mg	—
Threonine	294.0 mg	—
Tryptophan	95.0 mg	—
Valine	368.0 mg	—
Alanine	352.0 mg	—
Arginine	535.0 mg	—
Aspartic Acid	933.0 mg	—
Cystine	85.0 mg	—
Glutamic Acid	1,463.0 mg	—
Glycine	319.0 mg	—
Proline	347.0 mg	—
Serine	387.0 mg	—
Tyrosine	250.0 mg	—

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	1.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin C	0.4 mg	0%
Vitamin D	0.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin E	0.3 mg	2%
Vitamin K	1.7 mcg	1%
Thiamin (B1)	0.2 mg	17%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	4%
Niacin (B3)	0.5 mg	3%
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg	6%
Folate (B9)	208.0 mcg	52%
Vitamin B12	0.0 mcg	0%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)	0.4 mg	8%
Choline	32.2 mg	6%

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	24.0 mg	2%
Iron	2.5 mg	14%
Magnesium	53.0 mg	13%
Phosphorus	156.0 mg	12%
Potassium	278.0 mg	6%
Sodium	4.0 mg	0%
Zinc	1.3 mg	12%
Copper	0.3 mg	30%
Manganese	0.5 mg	21%
Selenium	2.5 mcg	5%

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

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	0.0 g	—
Caffeine	0.0 mg	—
Theobromine	0.0 mg	—
Ash	0.9 g	—

About Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt

Black-eyed peas — cowpeas — are the small, cream-colored beans with a distinctive black spot, an earthy flavor and a quicker cooking time than most beans. A staple of Southern American, West African and Indian cooking, they're the centerpiece of dishes like Hoppin' John, traditionally eaten for New Year's luck.

They're a classic legume nutritionally: high in fiber and plant protein, very low in fat, and an excellent source of folate, along with iron, potassium and magnesium. The fiber-and-protein combination makes them filling and steadying on blood sugar.

Quick to cook and full of flavor, black-eyed peas are an easy, nutritious bean — equally good in a spicy stew, a cold salad, or simmered Southern-style with greens.

Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt?

There are 116 calories in 100 g of Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt, or about 198 calories in 1 cup (171 g).

How much protein is in Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt?

Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt contains 7.7 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt?

Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt has 20.8 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt?

Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt provides 0.5 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt a good source of?

Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt is an excellent source of Folate (B9) (52% DV), Copper (30% DV), Dietary Fiber (23% DV) and Manganese (21% DV) and a good source of Thiamin (B1), Protein, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus and Zinc (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.