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Cowpeas, common, mature seeds

Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt

37% daily fiber
11.1g of fiber per cup
Daily goal (30g ⓘ) 37%

Good fiber source. You'd need about 2.7 cups to reach 30g.

Fiber Breakdown per 100g

6.5g / 100g
1.8g soluble
4.8g insoluble
Soluble — feeds gut bacteria Insoluble — keeps things moving
Estimated from published research — actual values vary by variety and preparation.
Per Serving
11.1g
1 cup
Calories
116kcal
per 100g
Fiber / 100cal
5.6g
satiety metric
Category Rank
#83/ 219
Top 38%
Rank in Legumes and Legume Products Top 38%
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Cowpeas, common, mature seeds & Fiber

A cup of cowpeas, common, mature seeds provides 11.1g of dietary fiber along with 116 calories per 100g. That's 5.6g of fiber per 100 calories — an efficient way to add fiber without excess calories.

The fiber splits into 1.8g soluble and 4.8g insoluble per 100g. The higher insoluble fiber content supports digestive regularity and gut health.

With 7.7g of protein per 100g, cowpeas, common, mature seeds also contributes to satiety alongside its fiber content.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID: 173759)