Calories in Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt
Generic food Cooked Beans and Legumes
Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt contains 116 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (171 g) provides about 198 kcal.
Roughly 70% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 26% from protein and 4% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for legumes and legume products on FoodFactly (127 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 52% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9), 30% of the Daily Value for copper and 21% of the Daily Value for manganese.
These values are for the cooked 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 | 116 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.53 g | 0.7% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.14 g | 0.7% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 4 mg | 0.2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 20.8 g | 8% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 6.5 g | 23% |
| Total sugars C | 3.3 g | |
| Protein ? | 7.7 g | 15% |
| Vitamin A C | 1 µg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0.4 mg | 0.4% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.28 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K I | 1.7 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.2 mg | 17% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.055 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.5 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.41 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 208 µg | 52% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 32.2 mg | 6% |
| Calcium ? | 24 mg | 2% |
| Iron ? | 2.5 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium ? | 53 mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus ? | 156 mg | 12% |
| Potassium ? | 278 mg | 6% |
| Zinc ? | 1.3 mg | 12% |
| Copper ? | 0.27 mg | 30% |
| Manganese ? | 0.48 mg | 21% |
| Selenium M | 2.5 µg | 5% |
% 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 26%
- Carbohydrates 70%
- Fat 4%
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
- Protein7.7 gbelow the median for legumes and legume products (median 8.9 g)
- Fiber6.5 gabove the median for legumes and legume products (median 5.3 g)
- Sugars3.3 gabove the median for legumes and legume products (median 2.2 g)
- Fat0.53 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)
- Sodium4 mgin the lowest quarter of legumes and legume products (median 41 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water70 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.044 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.23 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.095 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.29 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.31 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.59 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.52 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.11 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.085 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.45 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.25 g |
| Valine ? | 0.37 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.54 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.24 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.35 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.93 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 1.5 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.32 g |
| Proline ? | 0.35 g |
| Serine ? | 0.39 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.14 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.001 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.11 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.022 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.036 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.083 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene M | 9 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 70 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 0.94 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 484 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 15 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 208 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt Cooked | 115 | 7.8 g | 20.9 g | 0.38 g |
| Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt Cooked | 115 | 7.8 g | 20.9 g | 0.38 g |
| Lentils, boiled Cooked | 116 | 9 g | 20.1 g | 0.38 g |
| Mungo beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt Cooked | 105 | 7.5 g | 18.3 g | 0.55 g |
| Mungo beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt Cooked | 105 | 7.5 g | 18.3 g | 0.55 g |
| Red kidney beans, boiled Cooked | 127 | 8.7 g | 22.8 g | 0.5 g |
| Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt Cooked | 110 | 7.6 g | 19.7 g | 0.4 g |
| Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt Cooked | 110 | 7.6 g | 19.7 g | 0.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked cowpeas?
100 g of cooked cowpeas has 116 kcal. 1 cup (171 g): about 198 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked cowpeas?
Cooked cowpeas contains 7.7 g of protein per 100 g (15% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 13.2 g in 1 cup (171 g). About 26% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other legumes and legume products, that is below the median (median 8.9 g).
How many carbs are in cooked cowpeas?
Cooked cowpeas has 20.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 6.5 g of fiber and 3.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked cowpeas?
Cooked cowpeas contains 0.53 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.14 g is saturated (0.7% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked cowpeas contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Folate (B9) (52% DV), copper (30% DV), manganese (21% DV), Thiamin (B1) (17% DV) and iron (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked cowpeas?
100 g contains 4 mg of sodium, 0.2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does cowpeas have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt has 116 kcal, while cowpeas, young pods with seeds, raw has 44 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 173759. 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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