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●Low GI

★Natural

⚡High Potassium

Cowpea leaves (fresh) Calories

High in fiber, folate and vitamin A, low calorie, antioxidant-rich

CALORIES

35kcal

15low

POTASSIUM

340mg

FIBER

3.8g

Cowpea leaves (fresh) Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

5.6g

· 58%

Protein

3.2g

· 33%

Fat

0.4g

· 9%

Fiber

3.8g

Cowpea leaves (fresh) Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin K

210µg · 175% DV

Vitamin A

410µg · 46% DV

Vitamin C

38mg · 42% DV

Folate

110µg · 28% DV

Minerals

Magnesium

54mg · 13% DV

Calcium

120mg · 12% DV

Iron

2mg · 11% DV

Potassium ⭐

340mg · 10% DV

Cowpea leaves (fresh) Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

Is Cowpea leaves (fresh) Processed?

NOVA 1

Unprocessed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Cowpea leaves (fresh) Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Cowpea leaves (fresh) Good For?

Vegan

✓ Suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

✓ Suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Cowpea leaves (fresh) Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.08g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.06g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.13g

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Omega 6:3 ratio 2.7:1

Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.

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Cowpea leaves (fresh) — Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in fresh cowpea leaves?

Fresh cowpea leaves contain 35 calories per 100 g. The same serving provides 3.2 g of protein, 5.6 g of carbohydrates, and 0.4 g of fat.

Are fresh cowpea leaves low glycemic?

Fresh cowpea leaves have a glycemic index of 15, which is low. They also provide 3.8 g of fiber per 100 g.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.