Cowpeas

Q: How many calories in cup of cowpeas?

About 573 calories, with roughly 39.8g of protein. cup weighs about 167g. Use the slider above for any other portion.

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343

cal per 100 g

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= 5.9 oz

Calories

573

Protein

39.8g

Carbs

99.6g

Fat

3.5g

Protein 27% Carbs 68% Fat 5%

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Cowpeas: 343 cal per 100g, mixed macros.

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What per 100 g costs.

Minutes for a 155 lb (70 kg) adult to burn 343 cal. Adjust down for lighter, up for heavier.

Walking

min · 3.5 mph

Cycling

min · easy pace

Jogging

min · 5 mph

Swimming

min · freestyle

Estimates from the Compendium of Physical Activities. Real burn depends on weight, intensity, and fitness.

Full nutrient panel · per 100 g

What else is in there.

From USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy). %DV against the FDA 2,000-calorie reference.

Fiber10.7 g38%

Saturated fat0.542 g3%

Cholesterol0 mg0%

Sodium58 mg3%

Potassium1375 mg29%

Calcium85 mg7%

Iron9.95 mg55%

Magnesium333 mg79%

Zinc6.11 mg56%

Vitamin C1.5 mg2%

Vitamin A2 mcg0%

Vitamin D0 mcg0%

Vitamin B60.361 mg21%

Vitamin B120 mcg0%

Folate639 mcg160%

Niacin2.795 mg17%

How it stacks

Compared to its neighbors.

per 100 g, as-served. Same portion, honest comparison.

Lentils

Almost identical calories.

Cal352 Protein24.6 g Fat1.1 g

Bacon

34 fewer calories per 100g · -12g protein.

Cal309 Protein11.7 g Fat29.5 g

Tofu

73 fewer calories per 100g · -5g protein.

Cal270 Protein18.8 g Fat20.2 g

Common questions

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How many calories in cup of cowpeas?

About 573 calories, with roughly 39.8g of protein. cup weighs about 167g. Use the slider above for any other portion.

Is cowpeas actually healthy, or is that marketing?

By the numbers on this page: balanced enough that "healthy" is the wrong axis. It is food.

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