Cowpeas (mature seeds, cooked, boiled, salted) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 171 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein13g26% of calories
- Carbs36g70% of calories
- Fat0.9g4% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Cowpeas (mature seeds, cooked, boiled, salted) (1 cup, 171 g) has 198 calories, with 13 g of protein, 36 g of carbohydrates and 0.9 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (70% of calories). It is high in protein (26% DV), dietary fiber (40% DV) and thiamine (29% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein26%
- Dietary fiber40%
- Thiamine29%
- Folate (B9)89%
- Iron54%
- Magnesium22%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin B613%
- Pantothenic acid14%
- Choline10%
- Potassium10%
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% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3 μg | 2% |
| Thiamine | 0.3 mg | 29% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 7% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 13% |
| Folate (B9) | 356 μg | 89% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 14% |
| Choline | 55 mg | 10% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 41 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 4 mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 475 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 91 mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 267 mg | 38% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.5 mg | 51% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 35% |
| Selenium | 4 μg | 8% |
Full breakdown · 27 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 15 μg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Fluoride | 5 μg | — |
| Glutamic acid | 3 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.4 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.2 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.1 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.4 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.
- Cowpeas (common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, raw)336
- Ragin' Cajun Peas, Blackeye, Seasoned333
- Cowpeas (mature seeds, cooked, boiled, salted)116
- Cowpeas (mature seeds, cooked, boiled, unsalted)116
- Cowpeas (mature seeds, canned, plain)77
- Bush's Best Crowder Peas69
- Margaret Holmes Crowder Peas62
Similar foods
185 calCowpeas (mature seeds, canned, plain)1 cup−13 cal
80 calMargaret Holmes Crowder Peas½ cup−118 cal- 35 calCowpeas (common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, raw)1 tbsp−163 cal
- 200 calCowpeas (mature seeds, cooked, boiled, unsalted)1 cup+2 cal
- 90 calBush's Best Crowder Peas½ cup−108 cal
- 120 calRagin' Cajun Peas, Blackeye, Seasoned¼ cup−78 cal
Burning 198 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 Cowpeas (mature seeds, cooked, boiled, salted)?
One serving of Cowpeas (mature seeds, cooked, boiled, salted) (1 cup) has 198 calories, which works out to 116 calories per 100 g. That is about 9.9% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Cowpeas (mature seeds, cooked, boiled, salted) high in protein?
It provides a solid 13 g of protein per serving (26% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 26% 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 Cowpeas (mature seeds, cooked, boiled, salted) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 24 g of net carbs and 70% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Cowpeas (mature seeds, cooked, boiled, salted)?
410 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Cowpeas (mature seeds, cooked, boiled, salted)?
5.6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
