Blackeye pea Calories and Nutrition Facts
Blackeye pea has 116 calories per 100 g, with 6.9 g protein, 19.2 g carbs and 1.3 g fat. Official USDA analytical record: Blackeye pea, canned, sodium added, drained and rinsed (FDC ID: 2644293).
A 100g serving of blackeye pea contains 116 calories, 6.9g protein, 19.2g total carbs (19.2g net carbs), and 1.3g fat.
Energy density
1.16 kcal/g
low
Protein / 100 kcal
5.9 g
satiety per calorie
Net carbs / 100 g
19.2 g
carbs minus fibre
100 kcal portion
86 g
≈ 3 oz
- Sugars
- 0g
- Fibre
- 0g
- Saturated fat
- 0g
- Sodium
- 227mg
Blackeye pea, canned, sodium added, drained and rinsed nutrition facts
The table below shows the complete nutritional profile for blackeye pea, canned, sodium added, drained and rinsed per 100 g (the laboratory analytical standard), alongside the share of the FDA Daily Value each nutrient covers. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % DV* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 116 kcal | — |
| Protein | 6.9 g | 14% |
| Carbohydrate | 19.2 g | 7% |
| Fat | 1.3 g | 2% |
| Sugars | 0 g | — |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Sodium | 227 mg | 10% |
*Percent Daily Value per 100 g, against the FDA reference intakes for adults and children 4+ years (50 g protein, 275 g carbohydrate, 28 g fibre, 78 g fat, 20 g saturated fat, 2300 mg sodium). Total sugars has no Daily Value — the 50 g reference applies to added sugars only, and USDA reports total sugars here.
Blackeye pea calories by weight: ounces, pounds and grams
USDA publishes this food per 100 g, so here is the same profile converted to the weights a kitchen scale and a US recipe actually use. At 1.16 kcal per gram (low energy density), low energy density — generous portions stay modest in calories.
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28 g) | 33 kcal | 2 g | 5.4 g | 0.4 g |
| 100 g (3.5 oz) | 116 kcal | 6.9 g | 19.2 g | 1.3 g |
| 4 oz (113 g) | 132 kcal | 7.8 g | 21.8 g | 1.5 g |
| 8 oz / ½ lb (227 g) | 263 kcal | 15.6 g | 43.5 g | 2.9 g |
| 1 lb (454 g) | 526 kcal | 31.3 g | 87.1 g | 5.9 g |
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central Foundation Foods dataset (public domain, CC0). Laboratory food profile and analytical measurements verified under USDA FDC ID 2644293.
View raw USDA laboratory entry →How blackeye pea compares to other beans & legumes
Against the 20 beans & legumes in this database, blackeye pea ranks 4th lowest in calories and 16th highest in protein. The category averages 244 kcal per 100 g, so this one is 52% below it. The lightest option in the category is soy milk, unsweetened, plain, shelf stable at 39 kcal per 100 g, and the protein leader is flour, soy, defatted at 51.1 g per 100 g.
| Beans & Legumes (by calories) | Calories | Protein | kcal/g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥛 Soy milk, sweetened, plain, refrigerated | 41 kcal | 2.8 g | 0.41 |
| 🫘 Beans, cannellini, canned, sodium added, drained and rinsed | 115 kcal | 7.4 g | 1.15 |
| 🍽️ Blackeye pea, canned, sodium added, drained and rinsed (this page) | 116 kcal | 6.9 g | 1.16 |
| 🫘 Beans, great northern, canned, sodium added, drained and rinsed | 117 kcal | 7 g | 1.17 |
| 🫘 Beans, pinto, canned, sodium added, drained and rinsed | 117 kcal | 6.7 g | 1.17 |
Portion planning with blackeye pea
- 100 calories comes to about 86 g (3 oz).
- 20 g of protein takes about 290 g, bringing 336 kcal with it — that is 5.9 g of protein per 100 calories.
- Macro split by calories: 66% carbs, 24% protein, 10% fat.
Nutrient screening detail
The badges near the top of this page come from screening the per-100 g values against the FDA nutrient-content thresholds in 21 CFR 101.54–101.62. The regulations define those claims per reference serving rather than per 100 g, so treat these as a like-for-like comparison between foods, not as a statement about a product label:
- Good source of protein — 6.9 g per 100 g (≥ 10% DV)
- Low fat — 1.3 g per 100 g (≤ 3 g)
- Low saturated fat — 0 g per 100 g (≤ 1 g)
- Sugar free — 0 g total sugars per 100 g (< 0.5 g)
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Blackeye pea FAQ & Nutrition Questions
How many calories and carbs are in 100 g of blackeye pea?
One serving of 100 g provides 116 calories, 19.2 g total carbs, 6.9 g protein, and 1.3 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of blackeye pea?
Blackeye pea contains 116 calories per 100 g, with 6.9 g protein, 19.2 g carbohydrate, and 1.3 g fat. Use the interactive calculator above to scale to any custom amount.
What is the USDA FoodData Central (FDC) ID for blackeye pea?
The official USDA FoodData Central ID for "Blackeye pea, canned, sodium added, drained and rinsed" is FDC ID: 2644293. You can view the verified laboratory analytical record on the USDA FoodData Central Database.
What is the macronutrient breakdown of blackeye pea?
By calories, blackeye pea is approximately 66% carbohydrates, 24% protein, and 10% fat.
How many calories are in an ounce of blackeye pea?
One ounce (28 g) of blackeye pea has 33 calories, with 2 g protein, 5.4 g carbs and 0.4 g fat. Four ounces (113 g) comes to 132 calories, and a full pound (454 g) to 526 calories.
How much blackeye pea is 100 calories?
About 86 g of blackeye pea supplies 100 calories, because it carries 1.16 kcal per gram (low energy density). Low energy density — generous portions stay modest in calories.
How much blackeye pea do I need for 20 g of protein?
Roughly 290 g of blackeye pea, which also brings 336 calories with it. That works out to 5.9 g of protein per 100 calories.
Is blackeye pea high or low in calories for a beans & legume?
Blackeye pea sits 52% below the beans & legumes average of 244 kcal per 100 g, ranking 4th lowest of 20 in this category.
Is this nutrition data free to use?
Yes. The data is sourced directly from USDA FoodData Central (CC0 public domain). Viewing and scaling portions here is 100% free with no sign-up — and you can log this food free in our online food diary.