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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Black-Eyed Peas (Cowpeas)"
| Food Name: Black-Eyed Peas (Cowpeas) | |
| Food Group: Beans and Lentils | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 116 | Total Fat (g): 1 |
| Protein (g): 8 | Carbohydrates (g): 21 |
| Sugars (g): 3 | Fiber (g): 7 |
| Net Carbs (g): 14 | Water (g): 70 |
| Fats | |
| Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 44 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 225 |
| Omega-3 (mg): 83 | Omega-6 (mg): 143 |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 15 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 1 |
| Vitamin K (mcg): 2 | Folate/B9 (mcg): 208 |
| Food Folate (mcg): 208 | Folate DFE (mcg): 208 |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 24 | Iron (mg): 3 |
| Magnesium (mg): 53 | Phosphorus (mg): 156 |
| Potassium (mg): 278 | Sodium (mg): 4 |
| Zinc (mg): 1 | Selenium (mcg): 3 |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 95 | Threonine (mg): 294 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 314 | Leucine (mg): 592 |
| Lysine (mg): 523 | Methionine (mg): 110 |
| Cystine (mg): 85 | Phenylalanine (mg): 451 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 250 | Valine (mg): 368 |
| Arginine (mg): 535 | Histidine (mg): 240 |
| Alanine (mg): 352 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 933 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 1463 | Glycine (mg): 319 |
| Proline (mg): 347 | Serine (mg): 387 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Choline (mg): 32 | Beta-Carotene (mcg): 9 |
| PRAL Score: 2 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Black-Eyed Peas (Cowpeas)
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Black-Eyed Peas (Cowpeas)'?
100 grams of 'Black-Eyed Peas (Cowpeas)' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 8g (around 16% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 21g (around 8% of daily requirement),
Fat – 1g (around 1% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Carbohydrates while lower in Fat, making it more suitable for diets that are high-carb and also suitable for those requiring low Fat intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Black-Eyed Peas (Cowpeas)'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Black-Eyed Peas (Cowpeas)' provides around 116 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from carbohydrates, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 6% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a low-calorie food choice.
Is 'Black-Eyed Peas (Cowpeas)' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Black-Eyed Peas (Cowpeas)' is mainly a source of carbohydrates. It contains 8g protein, 21g carbs, and 1g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on carbohydrates.
Does 'Black-Eyed Peas (Cowpeas)' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
It is also an average source of:
Iron (mg): 3 mg (17% DV).
'Black-Eyed Peas (Cowpeas)' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 24 mg (2% DV),
Potassium (mg): 278 mg (6% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 53 mg (13% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 156 mg (12% DV),
Zinc (mg): 1 mg (9% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 3 mcg (5% DV),
Sodium (mg): 4 mg (0% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Black-Eyed Peas (Cowpeas) in significant amounts?
'Black-Eyed Peas (Cowpeas)' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Folate/B9 (mcg): 208 mcg (52% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 208 mcg (52% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 208 mcg (52% DV).
'Black-Eyed Peas (Cowpeas)' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 1 mcg (0% DV),
Vitamin A (IU): 15 IU (1% DV),
Vitamin K (mcg): 2 mcg (2% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Black-Eyed Peas (Cowpeas)' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Black-Eyed Peas (Cowpeas)' does not contain significant amounts of commonly overconsumed nutrients per 100g.