Catjang cowpeas (mature seeds, raw) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 167 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein40g27% of calories
- Carbs100g68% of calories
- Fat3.5g5% of calories
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Catjang cowpeas (mature seeds, raw) (1 cup, 167 g) has 573 calories, with 40 g of protein, 100 g of carbohydrates and 3.5 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (68% of calories). It is high in protein (80% DV), dietary fiber (64% DV) and thiamine (95% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein80%
- Dietary fiber64%
- Thiamine95%
- Riboflavin (B2)22%
- Niacin29%
- Vitamin B646%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Calcium14%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (167 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 3 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 95% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | 22% |
| Niacin | 5 mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 46% |
| Folate (B9) | 1,067 μg | 267% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 3 mg | 50% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 142 mg | 14% |
| Iron | 17 mg | 208% |
| Potassium | 2,296 mg | 49% |
| Magnesium | 556 mg | 132% |
| Phosphorus | 731 mg | 104% |
| Zinc | 10 mg | 93% |
| Copper | 2 mg | 197% |
| Manganese | 3 mg | 112% |
| Selenium | 15 μg | 28% |
Full breakdown · 23 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Arginine | 3 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 5 g | — |
| Cystine | 0.4 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 8 g | — |
| Glycine | 2 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 2 g | — |
| Leucine | 3 g | — |
| Lysine | 3 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.3 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 2 g | — |
| Threonine | 2 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.5 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 2 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
- Catjang cowpeas (mature seeds, raw)343
- Black-eyed peas (immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)97
- Black-eyed peas (immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, salted)94
- Black-eyed peas (immature seeds, raw)90
- Cowpeas (mature seeds, canned, plain)77
- Margaret Holmes Crowder Peas62
- Cowpea pods (young pods with seeds, raw)44
Similar foods
131 calBlack-eyed peas (immature seeds, raw)1 cup−442 cal
185 calCowpeas (mature seeds, canned, plain)1 cup−388 cal
155 calBlack-eyed peas (immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, salted)1 cup−418 cal
80 calMargaret Holmes Crowder Peas½ cup−493 cal- 41 cal
Cowpea pods (young pods with seeds, raw)1 cup−532 cal - 160 calBlack-eyed peas (immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)1 cup−413 cal
Burning 573 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 109minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 69minCycling (moderate)
- 48minRunning (6 mph)
- 81minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Catjang cowpeas (mature seeds, raw)?
One serving of Catjang cowpeas (mature seeds, raw) (1 cup) has 573 calories, which works out to 343 calories per 100 g. That is about 29% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Catjang cowpeas (mature seeds, raw) high in protein?
It provides a solid 40 g of protein per serving (80% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 27% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Catjang cowpeas (mature seeds, raw) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 82 g of net carbs and 68% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Catjang cowpeas (mature seeds, raw)?
97 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
