USDA reference food

Blackeyed peas, NFS

1 cup of blackeyed peas, nfs (185 g) has 310 calories, 13g of protein, 13g of fat and 11g of fiber (USDA FoodData Central, the dietary survey database (FNDDS), FDC 2707412). It is one of 4 USDA descriptions of blackeyed peas.

FoodData Central 2707412, the dietary survey database (FNDDS), in the April 30, 2026 release; USDA record.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 cup (185g)

AmountPortion

Amount per serving

Calories310

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 13g17%

Saturated Fat 2g9%

Trans Fat not declared

Cholesterol 0mg0%

Sodium 410mg18%

Total Carbohydrate 36g13%

Dietary Fiber 11g40%

Total Sugars 6g

Includes Added Sugars not declared

Protein 13g27%

Vitamin D 0mcg0%

Calcium 40mg3%

Iron 4.3mg24%

Potassium 480mg10%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. Protein % DV here is not corrected for protein quality.

USDA values per 100 g (the dietary survey database (FNDDS)), scaled to the portion. Check the USDA record.

Protein per 100 g: 7.2g; more than 45% of 8,218 USDA reference foods
Calories per 100 g: 166; more than 47% of reference foods
Fiber per 100 g: 6g; more than 91% of reference foods

What a portion gives you

Fiber 11g40%

Protein 13g27%

Potassium 480mg10%

Calcium 40mg3%

Iron 4.3mg24%

Sodium 410mg18%

Ticks: 5% of the Daily Value (FDA: low) and 20% (high)

Source: USDA FoodData Central, the dietary survey database (FNDDS) (FDC 2707412); FDA Daily Values, 21 CFR 101.9.

Also rich in

Folate340 µg DFE in 1 cup (185 g), 85% of the Daily Value
Copper0.5 mg in 1 cup (185 g), 51% of the Daily Value
Thiamin0.3 mg in 1 cup (185 g), 27% of the Daily Value
Magnesium91 mg in 1 cup (185 g), 22% of the Daily Value
Phosphorus268 mg in 1 cup (185 g), 21% of the Daily Value
Zinc2.2 mg in 1 cup (185 g), 20% of the Daily Value
Vitamin E2.8 mg in 1 cup (185 g), 19% of the Daily Value
Vitamin K15 µg in 1 cup (185 g), 12% of the Daily Value
Choline55 mg in 1 cup (185 g), 10% of the Daily Value

Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC 2707412), every nutrient the record reports; FDA Daily Values, 21 CFR 101.9.

Where the calories come from: 46% carbohydrate, 37% fat and 17% protein (4 calories a gram of protein or carbohydrate, 9 of fat).

Where it sits among USDA reference foods

Per 100 g	This food	Share with less
Calories	166	47%
Protein	7.18 g	45%
Total fat	7.00 g	58%
Carbohydrate	19.3 g	68%
Fiber	6.00 g	91%
Total sugars	3.07 g	61%
Sodium	220 mg	67%

Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy and Foundation Foods: the 6,012 to 8,218 reference foods that report each value; the share of them with less per 100 g.

Every nutrient in this record (65)

The portion is 1 cup (185 g); % DV is for that portion.

Energy, macronutrients and sugars (12)

Nutrient	Per portion	Per 100 g	% DV
Protein	13.3 g	7.18 g	27%
Total lipid (fat)	12.9 g	7.00 g	17%
Carbohydrate, by difference	35.7 g	19.3 g	13%
Energy	307 kcal	166 kcal
Alcohol, ethyl	0 g	0 g
Water	120 g	65.1 g
Total Sugars	5.68 g	3.07 g
Fiber, total dietary	11.1 g	6.00 g	40%
Cholesterol	0 mg	0 mg	0%
Fatty acids, total saturated	1.85 g	1.0 g	9%
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated	5.18 g	2.80 g
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated	5.01 g	2.71 g

Minerals (9)

Nutrient	Per portion	Per 100 g	% DV
Calcium, Ca	42.5 mg	23.0 mg	3%
Iron, Fe	4.33 mg	2.34 mg	24%
Magnesium, Mg	90.7 mg	49.0 mg	22%
Phosphorus, P	268 mg	145 mg	21%
Potassium, K	477 mg	258 mg	10%
Sodium, Na	407 mg	220 mg	18%
Zinc, Zn	2.22 mg	1.20 mg	20%
Copper, Cu	0.46 mg	0.25 mg	51%
Selenium, Se	4.25 µg	2.30 µg	8%

Vitamins (23)

Nutrient	Per portion	Per 100 g	% DV
Retinol	0 µg	0 µg
Vitamin A, RAE	1.85 µg	1.00 µg	0%
Carotene, beta	14.8 µg	8.00 µg
Carotene, alpha	0 µg	0 µg
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	2.77 mg	1.50 mg	19%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Cryptoxanthin, beta	0 µg	0 µg
Lycopene	0 µg	0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	0 µg	0 µg
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	0.74 mg	0.40 mg	1%
Thiamin	0.33 mg	0.18 mg	27%
Riboflavin	0.091 mg	0.049 mg	7%
Niacin	0.81 mg	0.44 mg	5%
Vitamin B-6	0.16 mg	0.088 mg	10%
Folate, total	340 µg	184 µg
Vitamin B-12	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Choline, total	55.3 mg	29.9 mg	10%
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	15.0 µg	8.10 µg	12%
Folic acid	0 µg	0 µg
Folate, food	340 µg	184 µg
Folate, DFE	340 µg	184 µg	85%
Vitamin E, added	0 mg	0 mg
Vitamin B-12, added	0 µg	0 µg

Fatty acids (19)

Nutrient	Per portion	Per 100 g
SFA 4:0	0 g	0 g
SFA 6:0	0 g	0 g
SFA 8:0	0 g	0 g
SFA 10:0	0 g	0 g
SFA 12:0	0 g	0 g
SFA 14:0	0.0074 g	0.0040 g
SFA 16:0	1.34 g	0.72 g
SFA 18:0	0.38 g	0.21 g
MUFA 18:1	5.03 g	2.72 g
PUFA 18:2	4.34 g	2.35 g
PUFA 18:3	0.67 g	0.36 g
PUFA 20:4	0 g	0 g
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)	0 g	0 g
MUFA 16:1	0.046 g	0.025 g
PUFA 18:4	0 g	0 g
MUFA 20:1	0.083 g	0.045 g
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)	0 g	0 g
MUFA 22:1	0.0093 g	0.0050 g
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)	0 g	0 g

Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 2707412: every value the record reports, per 100 g as USDA gives it and scaled to the portion; Daily Values: 21 CFR 101.9.

Other ways to eat blackeyed peas

USDA lists 4 preparations of blackeyed peas. The blackeyed peas page puts them side by side, per 100 g and per portion.

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Sources for this page

USDA FoodData Central: this record and every record it is compared with, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
FoodData Central documentation: what branded, SR Legacy, Foundation and survey records are. fdc.nal.usda.gov
USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies: survey foods and their household portions. ars.usda.gov
21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food: the label format, its rounding and the Daily Values. ecfr.gov
21 CFR 101 subpart D, Nutrient content claims: the FDA thresholds the comparisons count. ecfr.gov
FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label: the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov