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Cowpeas, catjang, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt
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Values for 100 g. Change the serving to recalculate.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.4 MG | 0% | |
| Thiamin | 0.2 MG | 14% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.0 MG | 4% | |
| Niacin | 0.7 MG | 4% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.4 MG | 8% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.1 MG | 5% | |
| Folate, total | 142 UG | 36% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 26 MG | 2% | |
| Iron, Fe | 3.1 MG | 17% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 96 MG | 23% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 142 MG | 11% | |
| Potassium, K | 375 MG | 8% | |
| Sodium, Na | 255 MG | 11% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.9 MG | 17% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.3 MG | 30% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.5 MG | 21% | |
| Selenium, Se | 2.5 UG | 5% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Low in calories with 117 kcal per 100g.
- Very low in fat (0.7g per 100g).
- Good source of dietary fiber (3.6g per 100g).
- Good source of Magnesium, Mg (23% DV).
- Good source of Copper, Cu (30% DV).
- Good source of Manganese, Mn (21% DV).
About Cowpeas, catjang, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt
Catjang cowpeas are a small, firm legume common in South Asian and African cooking, less familiar in American kitchens but nutritionally solid. Boiled with salt, they offer good protein and moderate carbohydrates, though their fiber sits lower than larger legumes like black or kidney beans. They have a slightly firm bite even when fully cooked and work well in curries and spiced dal preparations.
Dietary Information
Cowpeas, catjang, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt is considered low-fat, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Cowpeas, catjang, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt include Folate, total (36% DV) , Copper, Cu (30% DV) , Magnesium, Mg (23% DV) , and Manganese, Mn (21% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 117 calories per 100 grams, Cowpeas, catjang, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt gets 28% of its calories from protein, 69% from carbohydrates, and 5% from fat. This is moderate, similar to many lean proteins and whole grains.
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