Calories in Cowpeas (blackeyes), immature seeds, raw
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Cowpeas (blackeyes), immature seeds, raw contains 90 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (145 g) provides about 131 kcal.
Roughly 83% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 13% from protein and 3% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 42% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9), 24% of the Daily Value for manganese and 14% of the Daily Value for copper.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 90 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.35 g | 0.4% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.09 g | 0.5% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 4 mg | 0.2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 18.8 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 5 g | 18% |
| Total sugars C | 3 g | |
| Protein ? | 3 g | 6% |
| Vitamin A ? | 41 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C ? | 2.5 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.11 mg | 9% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.15 mg | 11% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 1.5 mg | 9% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.15 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.067 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 168 µg | 42% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 126 mg | 10% |
| Iron ? | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium ? | 51 mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus ? | 53 mg | 4% |
| Potassium ? | 431 mg | 9% |
| Zinc ? | 1 mg | 9% |
| Copper ? | 0.13 mg | 14% |
| Manganese ? | 0.56 mg | 24% |
| Selenium I | 2.3 µg | 4% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 13%
- Carbohydrates 83%
- Fat 3%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein3 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber5 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars3 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.35 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.09 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium4 mgin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water77.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.032 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.15 g |
Amino acids (12)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.034 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.11 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.16 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.21 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.19 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.042 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.044 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.16 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.12 g |
| Valine ? | 0.17 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.21 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.095 g |
Individual fatty acids (8)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.087 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.001 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.077 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.012 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.019 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.063 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.011 g |
Carotenoids (2)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 77.2 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 0.67 g |
| Energy C | 376 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 817 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 168 µg |
Other forms of Cowpeas (blackeyes)
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowpeas (blackeyes), immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 97 | 3.2 g | 20.3 g | 0.38 g |
| Cowpeas (blackeyes), immature seeds, frozen, unprepared Frozen | 139 | 9 g | 25.1 g | 0.7 g |
| Cowpeas (blackeyes), immature seeds, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 132 | 8.5 g | 23.8 g | 0.66 g |
| Cowpeas (blackeyes), immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 94 | 3.2 g | 19.7 g | 0.38 g |
| Cowpeas (blackeyes), immature seeds, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 131 | 8.5 g | 23.5 g | 0.66 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
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| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parsnips, raw Raw | 75 | 1.2 g | 18 g | 0.3 g |
| Sweet potato, raw Raw | 86 | 1.6 g | 20.1 g | 0.05 g |
| Lotus root, raw Raw | 74 | 2.6 g | 17.2 g | 0.1 g |
| Burdock root, raw Raw | 72 | 1.5 g | 17.3 g | 0.15 g |
| Green peas, raw Raw | 81 | 5.4 g | 14.5 g | 0.4 g |
| Sweet potatoes, orange flesh, without skin, raw Raw | 77 | 1.6 g | 17.3 g | 0.38 g |
| Corn, sweet, white, raw Raw | 86 | 3.2 g | 19 g | 1.2 g |
| Salsify, (vegetable oyster), raw Raw | 82 | 3.3 g | 18.6 g | 0.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw cowpeas (blackeyes)?
100 g of raw cowpeas (blackeyes) has 90 kcal. 1 cup (145 g): about 131 kcal.
How much protein is in raw cowpeas (blackeyes)?
Raw cowpeas (blackeyes) contains 3 g of protein per 100 g (6% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4.3 g in 1 cup (145 g). About 13% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is above the median (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw cowpeas (blackeyes)?
Raw cowpeas (blackeyes) has 18.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 5 g of fiber and 3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw cowpeas (blackeyes)?
Raw cowpeas (blackeyes) contains 0.35 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.09 g is saturated (0.5% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw cowpeas (blackeyes) contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Folate (B9) (42% DV), manganese (24% DV), copper (14% DV), magnesium (12% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw cowpeas (blackeyes)?
100 g contains 4 mg of sodium, 0.2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does cowpeas (blackeyes) have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, cowpeas (blackeyes), immature seeds, raw has 90 kcal, while cowpeas (blackeyes), immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt has 97 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 169220. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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