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Nutritional Profile of Canned Cowpeas (Common: Blackeyes, Crowder, Southern, Mature Seeds, Plain)
We got 58 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Canned Cowpeas (Common: Blackeyes, Crowder, Southern, Mature Seeds, Plain).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks well (Top 250) for three nutrients.
These are
- Erucic Acid (22:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Fiber, total dietary (Carbohydrates)
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks moderately (Top 500) for six additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
- Folate, total (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Folate, DFE (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Tryptophan (Amino Acids)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Legumes and Legume Products) shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for one nutrient:
- Erucic Acid (22:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks moderately (Top 100) for nine additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Vitamin A, IU (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Vitamin C (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Paullinic Acid (20:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Canned Cowpeas (Common: Blackeyes, Crowder, Southern, Mature Seeds, Plain)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Canned Cowpeas (Common: Blackeyes, Crowder, Southern, Mature Seeds, Plain)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Canned Cowpeas (Common: Blackeyes, Crowder, Southern, Mature Seeds, Plain)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Canned Cowpeas (Common: Blackeyes, Crowder, Southern, Mature Seeds, Plain)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Canned Cowpeas (Common: Blackeyes, Crowder, Southern, Mature Seeds, Plain)
In food category: Legumes and Legume Products
| Carbohydrates (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 13.6 g | 3.9 g | 208 | 1410 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.3 g | 935.5 mg | 98 | 216 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 46 mg | 13 mg | 302 | 2795 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 237 mg | 67.2 mg | 296 | 2278 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 144 mg | 40.8 mg | 268 | 2663 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 550 mg | 155.9 mg | 304 | 1696 |
| Saturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 91 | 1149 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 111 mg | 31.5 mg | 273 | 2165 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 23 mg | 6.5 mg | 214 | 1668 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Erucic Acid (22:1) | 5 mg | 1.4 mg | 13 | 206 |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 38 mg | 10.8 mg | 289 | 2774 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 86 | 981 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 77 | 473 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 150 mg | 42.5 mg | 263 | 2244 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 87 mg | 24.7 mg | 205 | 869 |
| Amino Acids (18) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Alanine | 216 mg | 61.2 mg | 123 | 751 |
| Arginine | 328 mg | 93 mg | 129 | 668 |
| Aspartic Acid | 572 mg | 162.2 mg | 125 | 548 |
| Cystine | 52 mg | 14.7 mg | 106 | 444 |
| Glutamic Acid | 897 mg | 254.3 mg | 111 | 583 |
| Glycine | 196 mg | 55.6 mg | 128 | 812 |
| Histidine | 147 mg | 41.7 mg | 121 | 861 |
| Isoleucine | 193 mg | 54.7 mg | 136 | 831 |
| Leucine | 363 mg | 102.9 mg | 130 | 701 |
| Lysine | 321 mg | 91 mg | 133 | 675 |
| Methionine | 67 mg | 19 mg | 110 | 883 |
| Phenylalanine | 277 mg | 78.5 mg | 125 | 776 |
| Proline | 213 mg | 60.4 mg | 123 | 876 |
| Serine | 237 mg | 67.2 mg | 121 | 843 |
| Threonine | 180 mg | 51 mg | 131 | 833 |
| Tryptophan | 58 mg | 16.4 mg | 108 | 407 |
| Tyrosine | 153 mg | 43.4 mg | 124 | 886 |
| Valine | 226 mg | 64.1 mg | 127 | 819 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 4.7 g | 1.3 g | 270 | 1146 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 51 µg | 14.5 µg | 139 | 404 |
| Folate, food | 51 µg | 14.5 µg | 136 | 238 |
| Folate, total | 51 µg | 14.5 µg | 138 | 333 |
| Niacin | 354 µg | 100.4 µg | 266 | 2181 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 190 µg | 53.9 µg | 110 | 995 |
| Riboflavin | 74 µg | 21 µg | 128 | 737 |
| Thiamin | 76 µg | 21.5 µg | 179 | 808 |
| Vitamin B6 | 45 µg | 12.8 µg | 219 | 936 |
| Vitamin C | 2.7 mg | 765.4 µg | 55 | 596 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Vitamin A, IU | 13 IU | 3.7 IU | 52 | 1025 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 20 mg | 5.7 mg | 148 | 527 |
| Copper, Cu | 117 µg | 33.2 µg | 231 | 732 |
| Iron, Fe | 970 µg | 275 µg | 241 | 825 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 28 mg | 7.9 mg | 109 | 312 |
| Manganese, Mn | 283 µg | 80.2 µg | 138 | 749 |
| Phosphorus, P | 70 mg | 19.8 mg | 196 | 601 |
| Potassium, K | 172 mg | 48.8 mg | 249 | 726 |
| Selenium, Se | 2.3 µg | 0.7 µg | 89 | 671 |
| Sodium, Na | 293 mg | 83.1 mg | 103 | 856 |
| Zinc, Zn | 700 µg | 198.4 µg | 153 | 848 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 79.6 g | 22.6 g | 86 | 695 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 1.5 g | 411.1 mg | 100 | 515 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 77 kcal | 21.8 kcal | 185 | 612 |
| KJ (Energy) | 322 kj | 91.3 kj | 135 | 857 |
Foods Available Online
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Common Serving Sizes Of Canned Cowpeas (Common: Blackeyes, Crowder, Southern, Mature Seeds, Plain)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Cup | 240.0 g | 8.5 oz |
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| Catjang Cowpeas | No of Nutrients |
(With Salt, Mature Seeds) | 59 |
(Without Salt, Mature Seeds) | 59 |
(Mature Seeds) | 60 |
| Common Cowpeas | No of Nutrients |
(Blackeyes, Crowder, Southern, Mature Seeds, With Salt) | 65 |
(Blackeyes, Crowder, Southern, Without Salt, Mature Seeds) | 64 |
(Blackeyes, Crowder, Southern, Mature Seeds) | 65 |
| Cowpeas With Pork | No of Nutrients |
(Common: Blackeyes, Crowder, Southern, Mature Seeds) | 59 |
| Dry Cowpeas | No of Nutrients |
(Made With Fat) | 41 |
(Made Without Fat) | 41 |
(Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added) | 41 |
(Cooked With Pork) | 46 |
| Stewed Blackeye Peas Or Cowpeas | No of Nutrients |
(Puerto Rican Style) | 44 |
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