Know what is on your plate.
Cowpeas, young pods with seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
Explore the nutrition, choose your serving, and see how this food fits your day.
Your nutrition snapshot
Buy on AmazonMacronutrient proportions by weight
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 | 17 MG | 19% | |
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 8% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 7% | |
| Niacin | 0.8 MG | 5% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.6 MG | 13% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.1 MG | 7% | |
| Folate, total | 26 UG | 7% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 70 UG | 8% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 55 MG | 4% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.7 MG | 4% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 41 MG | 10% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 49 MG | 4% | |
| Potassium, K | 196 MG | 4% | |
| Sodium, Na | 3 MG | 0% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.2 MG | 2% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 MG | 8% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.2 MG | 10% | |
| Selenium, Se | 0.7 UG | 1% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Very low in calories (34 kcal per 100g), suitable for weight management.
- Very low in fat (0.3g per 100g).
About Cowpeas, young pods with seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
Young cowpea pods cooked with their seeds inside are a different eating experience from the dried black-eyed pea most people know. Boiled and drained without salt, the pods are tender and mild, the seeds still soft and creamy rather than mealy. Very low in calories, minimal fat, and a solid amount of protein for the calorie level. Used across West African, Caribbean, and Southern cuisines, they absorb seasoning readily and pair well with tomato-based stews, pork, and aromatic spices.
Dietary Information
Cowpeas, young pods with seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt is considered low-fat, very low in calories, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Calorie Breakdown
At 34 calories per 100 grams, Cowpeas, young pods with seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt gets 31% of its calories from protein, 82% from carbohydrates, and 8% from fat. This is lower than most foods and comparable to fruits and vegetables.
Compare Cowpeas, young pods with seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
See how Cowpeas, young pods with seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt compares to other foods in terms of nutrition:
- Cowpeas, young pods with seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt vs Beans, fava, in pod, raw
- Cowpeas, young pods with seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt vs Grape leaves, raw
- Cowpeas, young pods with seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt vs Peppers, jalapeno, raw
- Cowpeas, young pods with seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt vs Peppers, chili, green, canned
More in Vegetables and Vegetable Products
Browse all foods in the Vegetables and Vegetable Products category to compare nutrition facts and find the best options for your diet.