Pack with nutrients
Black-eyed peas are incredibly nutrient-dense, packing plenty of fiber and protein into each serving. They’re also a good source of several important micronutrients, including folate, copper, thiamine, and iron. One cup (170 grams) of cooked black-eyed peas contains the following nutrients:
- Calories: 194
- Protein: 13 grams
- Fat: 0.9 grams
- Carbs: 35 grams
- Fiber: 11 grams
- Folate: 88% of the DV
- Copper: 50% of the DV
- Thiamine: 28% of the DV
- Iron: 23% of the DV
- Phosphorus: 21% of the DV
- Magnesium: 21% of the DV
- Zinc: 20% of the DV
- Potassium: 10% of the DV
- Vitamin B6: 10% of the DV
- Selenium: 8% of the DV
- Riboflavin: 7% of the DV
In addition to the nutrients listed above, black-eyed peas are high in polyphenols, which are compounds that act as antioxidants in the body to prevent cell damage and protect against disease.
