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How Many Calories in Cowpeas, Common (blackeyes, Crowder, Southern)?

✓ Nutrition data reviewed against USDA FoodData Central and Public Health England guidance by Jordan Morley, Editorial Reviewer. Last reviewed: 27 October 2026.

Fact-checked against original USDA source data by Jordan Morley, Editorial Reviewer. Not a registered dietitian — nutrition figures are sourced directly from USDA FoodData Central, not independently assessed medical advice.

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83
calories per 100g
199 calories per 1 cup (240g)
2.7gProtein
16.5gCarbs
1.6gFat
3.3gFibre

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⚖ Kitchen Scales

Quick reference — common serving sizes

AmountCaloriesProtein
1 oz (28g)24 kcal0.8g
100g83 kcal2.7g
1 cup199 kcal6.5g
grams
83kcal
2.7gprotein
16.5gcarbs
1.6gfat
3.3gfibre

A cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern) contains 83 calories per 100g. A typical 1 cup (240g) provides about 199 calories. Cowpeas, Common (blackeyes, Crowder, Southern) is moderate in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.

Cowpeas, Common (blackeyes, Crowder, Southern) Nutrition Facts

NutrientPer 100gPer serving (240g)
Calories83 kcal199 kcal
Protein2.7g6.5g
Carbohydrates16.5g39.6g
of which Sugars0.0g0.0g
Fat1.6g3.8g
of which Saturates0.6g1.4g
Fibre3.3g7.9g
Sodium350.0mg840mg
Potassium178.0mg427mg
Calcium17.0mg41mg
Iron1.4mg3.4mg
Vitamin C0.2mg0.5mg
Vitamin A0.0µg0µg
Selenium2.3µg6µg
Riboflavin (B2)0.1mg0.2mg

% of Daily Value (per 100g)

Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories in cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern) per 100g?

Cowpeas, Common (blackeyes, Crowder, Southern) contains 83 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.

Is cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern) high in calories?

A 1 cup of cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern) (240g) has around 199 calories — roughly 10% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.

Is cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern) good for weight loss?

At 83 calories per 100g, cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern) is relatively low in calories and can fit well into a weight-loss diet. A 1 cup provides about 199 calories.

How much protein is in cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern)?

Cowpeas, Common (blackeyes, Crowder, Southern) contains 2.7g of protein per 100g.

Is cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern) a good source of fibre?

Yes — cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern) provides 3.3g of fibre per 100g, which is a meaningful contribution toward the commonly cited 28g daily reference intake.

How does cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern) compare to potatoes, mashed, home-prepared, whole milk added?

Cowpeas, Common (blackeyes, Crowder, Southern) has 83 calories per 100g, close to potatoes, mashed, home-prepared, whole milk added at 83 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.

How many servings of cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern) for 20g of protein?

With 2.7g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 741g of cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern) to reach 20g of protein

Foods with a similar calorie count

Other vegetables closest to cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern) by calories per 100g:

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Cowpeas, Common (blackeyes, Crowder, Southern) (this page)83 kcal2.7g16.5g1.6g
Potatoes, Mashed, Home-prepared, Whole Milk Added83 kcal1.9g17.6g0.6g
Beans, Cranberry (roman), Mature Seeds, Canned83 kcal5.5g15.1g0.3g
Tofu, Extra Firm, Prepared with Nigari83 kcal10.0g1.2g5.3g
Refried Beans, Canned, Vegetarian83 kcal5.3g13.5g0.9g
Mountain Yam, Hawaii, Cooked, Steamed, without Salt82 kcal1.7g20.0g0.1g
Peas, Green, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, without Salt84 kcal5.4g15.6g0.2g

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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.