Catjang cowpeas (mature seeds, cooked, boiled, unsalted) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 171 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein14g27% of calories
- Carbs35g68% of calories
- Fat1.2g5% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Catjang cowpeas (mature seeds, cooked, boiled, unsalted) (1 cup, 171 g) has 200 calories, with 14 g of protein, 35 g of carbohydrates and 1.2 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (68% of calories). It is high in protein (28% DV), dietary fiber (22% DV) and thiamine (23% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein28%
- Dietary fiber22%
- Thiamine23%
- Folate (B9)61%
- Iron65%
- Magnesium39%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin B612%
- Pantothenic acid13%
- Potassium14%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (171 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 2 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0.3 mg | 23% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 12% |
| Folate (B9) | 243 μg | 61% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 13% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 44 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 5 mg | 65% |
| Potassium | 641 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 164 mg | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 243 mg | 35% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 29% |
| Copper | 0.5 mg | 51% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 35% |
| Selenium | 4 μg | 8% |
Full breakdown · 23 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 3 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.4 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.2 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.1 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.4 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
- Catjang cowpeas (mature seeds, cooked, boiled, unsalted)117
- 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−69 cal
185 calCowpeas (mature seeds, canned, plain)1 cup−15 cal
155 calBlack-eyed peas (immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, salted)1 cup−45 cal
80 calMargaret Holmes Crowder Peas½ cup−120 cal- 41 cal
Cowpea pods (young pods with seeds, raw)1 cup−159 cal - 160 calBlack-eyed peas (immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)1 cup−40 cal
Burning 200 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 38minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 24minCycling (moderate)
- 17minRunning (6 mph)
- 28minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Catjang cowpeas (mature seeds, cooked, boiled, unsalted)?
One serving of Catjang cowpeas (mature seeds, cooked, boiled, unsalted) (1 cup) has 200 calories, which works out to 117 calories per 100 g. That is about 10% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Catjang cowpeas (mature seeds, cooked, boiled, unsalted) high in protein?
It provides a solid 14 g of protein per serving (28% 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, cooked, boiled, unsalted) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 29 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, cooked, boiled, unsalted)?
33 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
