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Blackeye pea

Blackeye pea is a cowpea variety with a dark spot on its pale seed, sold dried, canned or fresh-shelled for soups, stews, salads and side dishes.

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About Blackeye pea

Blackeye pea is a cowpea variety named for the dark spot on its otherwise pale, kidney-shaped seed. The dry beans have a mild, earthy flavour and become tender and creamy when cooked, while generally holding their shape.

They are sold dried, canned, or sometimes fresh and shelled. Common uses include soups, stews, salads and side dishes. Nutrition comparisons should distinguish cooked beans from dried beans and account for canned versions, which may include added salt or liquid.

Ingredient type
whole food

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English

black-eyed pea

English

Blackeye pea, canned, sodium added, drained and rinsed

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English

Blackeye pea, dry

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Blackeye pea nutrition & diet

Blackeye pea nutritional value

Blackeyed peas, NFS

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded USDA food form.

Calories
166kcal
Protein
7.2g
Carbs
19.3g
Fat
7.0g

Reference values per 100 g for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, recipes, brands and preparation can differ. Values are reused for a confirmed PlateSafe identity alias; the displayed reference form remains controlling. Values are reused for a confirmed PlateSafe identity alias; the displayed reference form remains controlling.

Compare like with like: dried, cooked, and canned forms differ in water content, and canned products may include added salt or liquid.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Blackeyed peas, NFS ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

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