Cowpeas (young pods with seeds, raw) nutrition facts
Vigna unguiculata subsp. unguiculata
100 grams of cowpeas, young pods with seeds, raw contain 44 calories, 3.3 g of protein, 9.5 g of carbohydrates and 0.3 g of fat. It is an excellent source of vitamin C (37% DV) and vitamin K (26% DV). Most of its calories (71%) 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
- Vitamin C37%
- Vitamin K26%
- Pantothenic acid (B5)19%
- Magnesium14%
- Thiamin (B1)13%
- Folate13%
% 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 | 68 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 33 mg | 37% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 31.5 µg | 26% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.15 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.14 mg | 11% |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.2 mg | 8% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.95 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 mg | 10% |
| Folate | 53 µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline | 22 mg | 4% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 65 mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 215 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 58 mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 65 mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.34 mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.31 mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 0.9 µg | 2% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0.08 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | - |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.03 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.13 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 86 g | - |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | - |
| Alcohol | 0 g | - |
How it compares to other vegetables and vegetable products
| Per 100 g | Cowpeas (young pods with seeds, raw) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 44 | 63.7 | -31% |
| Protein | 3.3 g | 2.82 g | +17% |
| Total carbohydrate | 9.5 g | 12.5 g | -24% |
| Total fat | 0.3 g | 1.01 g | -70% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.3 g | 3 g | +10% |
| Total sugars | 5.04 g | 3.34 g | +51% |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 157 mg | -97% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 168405. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.