Cowpeas (blackeyes) (immature seeds, raw) nutrition facts
Vigna unguiculata subsp. unguiculata
100 grams of cowpeas (blackeyes), immature seeds, raw contain 90 calories, 3 g of protein, 19 g of carbohydrates and 0.4 g of fat. It is an excellent source of folate (42% DV) and manganese (24% DV). Most of its calories (83%) come from carbs.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Calorie breakdown
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Folate42%
- Manganese24%
- Dietary fiber18%
- Copper14%
- Magnesium12%
- Riboflavin (B2)11%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 41 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 2.5 mg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.11 mg | 9% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.14 mg | 11% |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.45 mg | 9% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.15 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07 mg | 4% |
| Folate | 168 µg | 42% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 126 mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 431 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 51 mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 53 mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.01 mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.13 mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.56 mg | 24% |
| Selenium | 2.3 µg | 4% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0.09 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | - |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.03 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.15 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 77.2 g | - |
How it compares to other vegetables and vegetable products
| Per 100 g | Cowpeas (blackeyes) (immature seeds, raw) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 90 | 63.7 | +41% |
| Protein | 2.95 g | 2.82 g | +5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 18.8 g | 12.5 g | +51% |
| Total fat | 0.35 g | 1.01 g | -65% |
| Dietary fiber | 5 g | 3 g | +67% |
| Total sugars | 3 g | 3.34 g | -10% |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 157 mg | -97% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 169220. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.