Cowpeas (leafy tips, raw) nutrition facts

Vigna unguiculata subsp. unguiculata

100 grams of cowpeas, leafy tips, raw contain 29 calories, 4.1 g of protein, 4.8 g of carbohydrates and 0.3 g of fat. It is an excellent source of vitamin C (40% DV), thiamin (B1) (30% DV), folate (25% DV) and manganese (22% DV). Most of its calories (51%) come from carbs.

Nutrition Facts
Calories29
% Daily Value*
Total fat 0.25 g0%
Saturated fat 0.07 g0%
Trans fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg0%
Sodium 7 mg0%
Total carbohydrate 4.82 g2%
Protein 4.1 g8%
Vitamin D 0 µg0%
Calcium 63 mg5%
Iron 1.92 mg11%
Potassium 455 mg10%

* 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 43%Carbs 51%Fat 6%
29calories
4.1 gprotein
4.82 gcarbs
0.25 gfat

Values shown for 100 g.

Rich in

  • Vitamin C40%
  • Thiamin (B1)30%
  • Folate25%
  • Manganese22%
  • Copper21%
  • Riboflavin (B2)13%

% 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 A36 µg4%
Vitamin C36 mg40%
Thiamin (B1)0.35 mg30%
Riboflavin (B2)0.18 mg13%
Niacin (B3)1.12 mg7%
Pantothenic acid (B5)0.06 mg1%
Vitamin B60.18 mg10%
Folate101 µg25%
Vitamin B120 µg0%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% DV
Calcium63 mg5%
Iron1.92 mg11%
Potassium455 mg10%
Magnesium43 mg10%
Phosphorus9 mg1%
Zinc0.29 mg3%
Copper0.19 mg21%
Manganese0.51 mg22%
Selenium0.9 µg2%

Fats

NutrientAmount% DV
Saturated fat0.07 g0%
Trans fat0 g-
Monounsaturated fat0.02 g-
Polyunsaturated fat0.11 g-

Other

NutrientAmount% DV
Water89.8 g-

How it compares to other vegetables and vegetable products

Per 100 gCowpeas (leafy tips, raw)Category averageDifference
Calories2963.7-54%
Protein4.1 g2.82 g+46%
Total carbohydrate4.82 g12.5 g-61%
Total fat0.25 g1.01 g-75%
Sodium7 mg157 mg-96%

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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 169224. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.