Black-eyed peas – RootCauseAI

Black-eyed peas, per 100 g: 116 kcal, 7.7 g protein, 20.8 g carbohydrate, 6.5 g fibre, 0.5 g fat. Figures are the USDA reference values for “Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt”.

At 100 g it reaches the EU threshold to be called a source of folate, copper, manganese, phosphorus. The table below gives the full composition, and every claim listed underneath is quoted from the EU register rather than written by us.

High protein27% of the energy in this food is proteinHigh fibre6.5 g fibre per 100 gLow fat0.5 g fat per 100 gLow sugars3.3 g sugars per 100 g

Nutritional value per 100 g

Nutrient	Per 100 g	% NRV
Energy and macronutrients
Energy	116 kcal
Protein	7.73 g
Fat	0.53 g
of which saturates	0.138 g
of which monounsaturates	0.044 g
of which polyunsaturates	0.225 g
Carbohydrate	20.8 g
of which sugars	3.3 g
Fibre	6.5 g
Water	70 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Minerals
Calcium	24 mg	3%
Iron	2.51 mg	17.9%
Magnesium	53 mg	14.1%
Phosphorus	156 mg	22.3%
Potassium	278 mg	13.9%
Sodium	240 mg
Zinc	1.29 mg	12.9%
Copper	0.268 mg	26.8%
Manganese	0.475 mg	23.8%
Selenium	2.5 µg	4.55%
Vitamins
Vitamin A	1 µg	0.125%
Vitamin D	0 µg
Vitamin E	0.28 mg	2.33%
Vitamin K	1.7 µg	2.27%
Vitamin C	0.4 mg	0.5%
Thiamine (B1)	0.202 mg	18.4%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.055 mg	3.93%
Niacin (B3)	0.495 mg	3.09%
Pantothenic acid (B5)	0.411 mg	6.85%
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg	7.14%
Folate	208 µg	104%
Vitamin B12	0 µg

% NRV is the nutrient reference value for an average adult, as set in Annex XIII of Regulation (EU) 1169/2011. A blank cell means no reference value is defined for that nutrient, not that it is unimportant.

What this food is a source of

This food reaches the legal threshold for the claims below. The wording is quoted exactly from the EU register of authorised health claims — we have not written or paraphrased any of it.

High in Folate104% NRV per 100 g

Folate contributes to normal blood formation
Folate has a role in the process of cell division

Source of Copper26.8% NRV per 100 g

Copper contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism
Copper contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress

Source of Manganese23.8% NRV per 100 g

Manganese contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism
Manganese contributes to the maintenance of normal bones

Source of Phosphorus22.3% NRV per 100 g

Phosphorus contributes to the maintenance of normal bones
Phosphorus contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism

Source of Thiamine (B1)18.4% NRV per 100 g

Thiamine contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism
Thiamine contributes to the normal function of the heart

Source of Iron17.9% NRV per 100 g

Iron contributes to normal formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin
Iron contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue

High protein26.7% of energy from protein

Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass
Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass

Where these numbers come from. Composition data: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy release, entry Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt (FDC ID 175252). Values are per 100 g of the food as described, and real foods vary with variety, season, soil, storage and cooking. Claim thresholds: Regulation (EC) 1924/2006. Claim wording: Regulation (EU) 432/2012.

This is reference information, not personal advice. Nutrient content is one small part of a diet, and no single food prevents or treats disease. If you are pregnant, managing a medical condition, or taking medication — particularly anticoagulants, thyroid medication or immunosuppressants, where diet can interact — ask your doctor or pharmacist before making changes.