BLACK BEANS vs BLACK-EYE PEAS
Nutrition comparison per 100 g serving
Black beans vs black-eyed peas: read the basis first
These two figures are not measured the same way, so the raw gap is misleading. The black bean entry reads like a dry or concentrated product at 343 calories, 22.86 grams of protein and 25.7 grams of fiber per 100 grams, while the black-eyed pea entry reads like a cooked product at 80 calories, 4.8 grams of protein and 2.4 grams of fiber. Most of that difference is water, not nutrition.
On equal cooked terms the two are much closer than the table suggests. Both are lean legumes with no cholesterol and very little fat. Black beans tend to be a little higher in fiber and iron, while black-eyed peas cook faster and have a milder, lighter taste. The table below still shows the database values, so treat them as a starting point rather than a like for like match.
The verdict
Both are excellent, low fat sources of plant protein and fiber. Do not read the calorie gap as one being far lighter, since the entries use different preparation states. For everyday cooking, choose by taste and recipe rather than by these raw numbers.
Overview
| Nutrient | BLACK BEANS | BLACK-EYE PEAS | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 343 cal | 80 cal | |
| Protein | 22.9 g | 4.8 g | |
| Carbs | 60 g | 12 g | |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g | Tie |
| Fiber | 25.7 g | 2.4 g | |
| Sugar | 0 g | 0 g | Tie |
Minerals
| Mineral | BLACK BEANS | BLACK-EYE PEAS | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 171 MG | 24 MG | |
| Iron, Fe | 5.7 MG | 1.6 MG | |
| Potassium, K | 2,054 MG | 220 MG | |
| Sodium, Na | 29 MG | 240 MG |
Frequently asked questions
Are black beans or black-eyed peas higher in protein?
The listed values are not directly comparable because they use different preparation bases. Cooked and measured the same way, both deliver a similar amount of plant protein, with black beans usually slightly ahead.
Why do black beans show so many more calories here?
Because the black bean entry reflects a dry or concentrated state while the black-eyed pea entry reflects a cooked one. Dry beans hold far less water, so every 100 grams packs more of everything, including calories.
Which has more fiber, black beans or black-eyed peas?
Black beans generally carry more fiber per cooked serving. The numbers shown here exaggerate the gap because of the different bases, but black beans remain the higher fiber choice.
Are both beans good for a high protein diet?
Yes. Both are low in fat, free of cholesterol and rich in plant protein and fiber, which makes either one a solid staple for a high protein, plant forward diet.