Cowpeas (leafy tips, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) nutrition facts
100 grams of cowpeas, leafy tips, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt contain 22 calories, 4.7 g of protein, 2.8 g of carbohydrates and 0.1 g of fat. It is an excellent source of thiamin (B1) (21% DV) and vitamin C (20% DV). Most of its calories (61%) come from protein.
* 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
- Thiamin (B1)21%
- Vitamin C20%
- Manganese18%
- Copper17%
- Folate15%
- Magnesium15%
% 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 | 29 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 18.4 mg | 20% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.26 mg | 21% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.14 mg | 11% |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.01 mg | 6% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.05 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14 mg | 8% |
| Folate | 60 µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 69 mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.09 mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 351 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 62 mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 42 mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.24 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.15 mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.41 mg | 18% |
| Selenium | 0.9 µg | 2% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0.03 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | - |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.01 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.04 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 91.3 g | - |
How it compares to other vegetables and vegetable products
| Per 100 g | Cowpeas (leafy tips, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 22 | 63.7 | -65% |
| Protein | 4.67 g | 2.82 g | +66% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.8 g | 12.5 g | -78% |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 1.01 g | -90% |
| Sodium | 242 mg | 157 mg | +54% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 168529. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.