Legumes
Calories in boiled cowpeas
A usual portion of boiled cowpeas is 1 cup (about 170 g). That has about 199 calories, 16.2 g protein, 27.5 g carbs and 0.7 g fat.
Also called: empindi, kunde, cowpeas
Common in: Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania
In 1 cup (about 170 g)
Calories
199
Protein
16.2 g
Carbs
27.5 g
Fat
0.7 g
Nutrition by portion size
Carbs here are the carbs your body can use for energy. Fiber is listed on its own.
| Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (about 170 g) | 199 | 16.2 g | 27.5 g | 0.7 g | 9.2 g |
| 1 ladle (about 150 g) | 176 | 14.3 g | 24.3 g | 0.6 g | 8.1 g |
| 100 g | 117 | 9.5 g | 16.2 g | 0.4 g | 5.4 g |
How it fits into your day
A usual portion, 1 cup (about 170 g), is about 10% of a 2,000-calorie day. 2,000 calories is a common reference point, not a rule: your own needs depend on your size, your age and how active you are. Work out your own daily target.
Where these numbers come from
These numbers come from a published food table. Our team has not yet checked this entry by hand.
Source: KEFCT 2018 code 03045 'Cowpeas, dry, unsoaked, boiled, drained (without salt)'. Kenya Food Composition Tables 2018 (FAO/Govt of Kenya), http://www.fao.org/3/i8897en/I8897EN.pdf
On Nutrio’s food list as: Cowpeas, dry, boiled. See how the whole list is sourced.
Common questions
- How many calories are in boiled cowpeas?
- A usual portion, 1 cup (about 170 g), has about 199 calories. That works out to 117 calories per 100 g.
- How much protein is in boiled cowpeas?
- A usual portion, 1 cup (about 170 g), has about 16.2 g of protein, or 9.5 g per 100 g.
- Are these numbers exact?
- No. They are averages. The real amount changes with the recipe, how much oil goes in, and how big the portion is, so use them as a good guide for a normal serving.
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