Calories in Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, canned, plain
Generic food Canned Beans and Legumes
Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, canned, plain contains 77 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (240 g) provides about 185 kcal.
Roughly 70% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 24% from protein and 6% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in legumes and legume products on FoodFactly, where the median is 127 kcal per 100 g across 312 foods.
100 g provides 13% of the Daily Value for copper, 13% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9) and 12% of the Daily Value for manganese.
These values are for the canned food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 77 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.55 g | 0.7% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.14 g | 0.7% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 293 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 13.6 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 3.3 g | 12% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 4.7 g | 9% |
| Vitamin C ? | 2.7 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.076 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.074 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.35 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.19 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.045 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 51 µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 20 mg | 2% |
| Iron ? | 0.97 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium ? | 28 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus ? | 70 mg | 6% |
| Potassium ? | 172 mg | 4% |
| Zinc ? | 0.7 mg | 6% |
| Copper ? | 0.12 mg | 13% |
| Manganese ? | 0.28 mg | 12% |
| Selenium M | 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 24%
- Carbohydrates 70%
- Fat 6%
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
- Protein4.7 gin the lowest quarter of legumes and legume products (median 8.9 g)
- Fiber3.3 gbelow the median for legumes and legume products (median 5.3 g)
- Fat0.55 gin the lowest quarter of legumes and legume products (median 1.4 g)
- Saturated fat0.14 gbelow the median for legumes and legume products (median 0.21 g)
- Sodium293 mgin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 41 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water79.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.046 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.24 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.058 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.18 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.19 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.36 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.32 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.067 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.052 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.28 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.15 g |
| Valine ? | 0.23 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.33 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.15 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.22 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.57 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.9 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.2 g |
| Proline ? | 0.21 g |
| Serine ? | 0.24 g |
Individual fatty acids (10)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.15 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.001 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.11 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.023 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.038 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.087 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.005 g |
Carotenoids (2)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 79.6 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 1.5 g |
| Energy ? | 322 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 13 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 51 µg |
Other forms of Cowpeas
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, canned Canned | 71 | 5.5 g | 12.4 g | 0.22 g |
| Refried beans, canned, traditional, reduced sodium Canned | 89 | 5 g | 13.6 g | 2 g |
| Refried beans, from canned, reduced sodium Canned | 89 | 5 g | 13.6 g | 2 g |
| Refried beans, canned, traditional style Canned | 90 | 5 g | 13.6 g | 2 g |
| Refried beans, canned (pinto) Canned | 87 | 4.1 g | 13.4 g | 1.9 g |
| Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, canned, solids and liquids Canned | 88 | 4.9 g | 13.5 g | 2 g |
| Refried beans, canned, fat-free Canned | 79 | 5.3 g | 13.5 g | 0.45 g |
| Refried beans, canned, vegetarian Canned | 83 | 5.3 g | 13.5 g | 0.87 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in canned cowpeas?
100 g of canned cowpeas has 77 kcal. 1 cup (240 g): about 185 kcal.
How much protein is in canned cowpeas?
Canned cowpeas contains 4.7 g of protein per 100 g (9% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 11.4 g in 1 cup (240 g). About 24% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other legumes and legume products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 8.9 g).
How many carbs are in canned cowpeas?
Canned cowpeas has 13.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.3 g of fiber.
How much fat is in canned cowpeas?
Canned cowpeas contains 0.55 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.14 g is saturated (0.7% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does canned cowpeas contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (13% DV), Folate (B9) (13% DV) and manganese (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in canned cowpeas?
100 g contains 293 mg of sodium, 13% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does cowpeas have the same nutrition canned and raw?
No. Per 100 g, cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, canned, plain has 77 kcal, while cowpeas, young pods with seeds, raw has 44 kcal. Processing 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 173760. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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