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A low-calorie fresh legume rich in fiber and plant protein
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (chopped) of Steamed fresh black-eyed beans (160 g) has 75 calories. That works out to 47 calories per 100 g. It contains 13.4 g of carbs, 5.3 g of protein, 0.6 g of fat and 6.7 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of Copper covers 36% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 39 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (chopped) · 160 g
75
KCAL / 160G
Carbs
13.4g
· 5% DV
Protein
5.3g
· 11% DV
Fat
0.6g
· 1% DV
Fiber
6.7g
· 24% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 67% · Protein 26% · Fat 7%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 75 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.6 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.16 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 6.4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 13.4 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% |
| Protein | 5.3 g | 11% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (chopped) | 160 g | 75 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 8 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (chopped) | 15 g | 7 kcal |
| ½ cup (chopped) | 80 g | 38 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 47 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 100 g | 47 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 71 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 200 g | 94 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 250 g | 118 kcal |
Calculated from 47 calories per 100 g.
Steamed fresh black-eyed beans can be eaten warm or cold, on their own or dressed with olive oil, lemon, and herbs. They also work well folded into salads, grain bowls, or a simple side dish.
For a salad, let steamed fresh black-eyed beans cool, then toss them with chopped tomato, onion, parsley, olive oil, and lemon juice. Add the dressing shortly before serving to keep the beans from becoming soggy.
Steamed fresh black-eyed beans keep for about three days in a sealed container in the refrigerator. Chill them promptly after cooking, and discard them if they develop a sour smell, a slippery coating, or visible mold.
Yes, steamed fresh black-eyed beans can be frozen. Cool them completely, drain excess moisture, and pack them in airtight portions. Thawed beans may be softer, so they are often better in soups or hot dishes than in crisp salads.
No, steamed fresh black-eyed beans can be eaten cold or at room temperature. To serve them warm, heat them briefly in a covered pan with a splash of water or steam them again; prolonged heating can make them mushy.
No, steamed fresh black-eyed beans are not the same vegetable as green beans. Both are eaten as green pods and can be cooked similarly, but black-eyed beans have more noticeable seeds and a distinct, earthy flavor.
Steamed fresh black-eyed beans pair well with rice, grains, grilled vegetables, and simply cooked fish or meat. Serve them cold with a lemon dressing as a side salad, or add them to a bowl with fresh herbs.
Yes, rinse fresh black-eyed beans under running water before steaming. Trim the ends and remove any tough strings you find; washing after cooking can water down their flavor and leave the beans unnecessarily wet.
Steamed fresh black-eyed beans may stay tough if they are undercooked or were harvested when mature and fibrous. Test one with a fork and continue steaming in short intervals until tender, checking often so the pods do not turn mushy.
Steamed fresh black-eyed beans are harvested while their pods and seeds are still tender, whereas dried black-eyed peas are mature seeds preserved by drying. Fresh beans cook quickly and taste greener; dried peas usually need soaking and longer cooking.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
24mg · 27% DV
Folate
88µg · 22% DV
B1
0.16mg · 13% DV
Biotin
3.2µg · 11% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.32mg · 36% DV
Manganese
0.64mg · 28% DV
Magnesium
64mg · 15% DV
Phosphorus
96mg · 14% DV
Potassium ⭐
445mg · 13% DV
Sodium
6.4mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 75 calories in 1 cup (chopped) (160 g):
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Steamed fresh black-eyed beans are fresh cowpeas cooked until tender, rather than the dried beans often used in stews. They have a mild, gently earthy taste and a tender bite; steaming helps them keep their shape and fresh character.
In Turkey, fresh cowpeas are often served cool or at room temperature with olive oil, lemon and sometimes garlic, as a salad or meze. They also work well as a simple side alongside grains or grilled vegetables. This is a light legume with fibre and plant protein: a 100 g serving has 47 calories. For a more filling meal, pair it with whole grains or add it to a mixed vegetable salad.
Very high
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
High
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
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.
No known major allergens
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
SATURATED
0.16g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.08g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.29g
Omega 6:3 ratio 8.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (8.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.