Edible parts
Cooked portion as sold / drained
Nutrition per 100 g
Food data (CoFID / USDA). Energy and macros show % RI; vitamins and minerals show % NRV (UK) where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.
Reference intake
Reference intake of an average adult (8 400 kJ / 2 000 kcal)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % RI |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 485 kJ / 116 kcal | 6% |
| Protein | 7.73 g | 15% |
| Carbohydrate | 20.76 g | 8% |
| Fat | 0.53 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.14 g | 1% |
Fibre, fats & omega-3
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Fibre | 6.5 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.04 g |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.23 g |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.08 g |
Vitamins & minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Folate | 208 µg | 104% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.2 mg | 18% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.06 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.5 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.41 mg | 7% |
| Choline | 32.2 mg | — |
| Calcium | 24 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.51 mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 53 mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 278 mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 1.29 mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.27 mg | 27% |
| Manganese | 0.48 mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 156 mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 4 mg | — |
µg is 1,000× smaller than mg — compare the % daily value, not the raw numbers. More
Vitamin D: plants have about none (the source rows say 0). UV-exposed mushrooms are the exception, and fortified packs vary, so check the pack.
Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % RI and % NRV UK · not medical advice
Figures: Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt (USDA FDC SR Legacy 173759). Nutrients the row does not report are left blank.
Prep notes
Figures are for the cooked food (as sold or drained). Dry raw seed is denser per 100 g and is not this card.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
Black-eyed peas, cooked (Vigna unguiculata) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under legume. Nutrition below is per 100 g with % NRV (UK) where a reference exists — food data for curiosity, not a diary score or medical claim. Edible part covered here: Cooked portion as sold / drained.