Cowpeas (catjang, mature seeds, raw) nutrition facts

Vigna unguiculata subsp. cylindrica

100 grams of cowpeas, catjang, mature seeds, raw contain 343 calories, 24 g of protein, 60 g of carbohydrates and 2.1 g of fat. It is an excellent source of folate (160% DV), copper (118% DV), magnesium (79% DV) and manganese (67% DV). Most of its calories (68%) come from carbs. It is high in fiber.

Nutrition Facts
Calories343
% Daily Value*
Total fat 2.07 g3%
Saturated fat 0.54 g3%
Trans fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg0%
Sodium 58 mg3%
Total carbohydrate 59.6 g22%
Dietary fiber 10.7 g38%
Protein 23.8 g48%
Vitamin D 0 µg0%
Calcium 85 mg7%
Iron 9.95 mg55%
Potassium 1380 mg29%

* 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

Protein 27%Carbs 68%Fat 5%
343calories
23.8 gprotein
59.6 gcarbs
2.07 gfat

Values shown for 100 g.

Rich in

  • Folate160%
  • Copper118%
  • Magnesium79%
  • Manganese67%
  • Thiamin (B1)57%
  • Zinc56%

% Daily Value per 100 g

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Full nutrient profile

Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% DV
Vitamin D0 µg0%
Vitamin A2 µg0%
Vitamin C1.5 mg2%
Thiamin (B1)0.68 mg57%
Riboflavin (B2)0.17 mg13%
Niacin (B3)2.8 mg18%
Pantothenic acid (B5)1.51 mg30%
Vitamin B60.36 mg21%
Folate639 µg160%
Vitamin B120 µg0%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% DV
Calcium85 mg7%
Iron9.95 mg55%
Potassium1380 mg29%
Magnesium333 mg79%
Phosphorus438 mg35%
Zinc6.11 mg56%
Copper1.06 mg118%
Manganese1.54 mg67%
Selenium9.1 µg17%

Fats

NutrientAmount% DV
Saturated fat0.54 g3%
Trans fat0 g-
Monounsaturated fat0.17 g-
Polyunsaturated fat0.89 g-

Other

NutrientAmount% DV
Water11 g-

How it compares to other legumes and legume products

Per 100 gCowpeas (catjang, mature seeds, raw)Category averageDifference
Calories343202+70%
Protein23.8 g13.8 g+73%
Total carbohydrate59.6 g21.8 g+173%
Total fat2.07 g7.65 g-73%
Dietary fiber10.7 g6.56 g+63%
Sodium58 mg271 mg-79%

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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 175208. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.