Blackeye pea Calories and Nutrition Facts
Blackeye pea has 354 calories per 100 g, with 21.2 g protein, 61.8 g carbs and 2.4 g fat. Official USDA analytical record: Blackeye pea, dry (FDC ID: 2644284).
A 100g serving of blackeye pea contains 354 calories, 21.2g protein, 61.8g total carbs (61.8g net carbs), and 2.4g fat.
Energy density
3.54 kcal/g
medium
Protein / 100 kcal
6 g
satiety per calorie
Net carbs / 100 g
61.8 g
carbs minus fibre
100 kcal portion
28 g
≈ 1 oz
- Sugars
- 0g
- Fibre
- 0g
- Saturated fat
- 0g
- Sodium
- 3mg
Blackeye pea, dry nutrition facts
The table below shows the complete nutritional profile for blackeye pea, dry 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, and it is high in protein (21.2 g per 100 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % DV* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 354 kcal | — |
| Protein | 21.2 g | 42% |
| Carbohydrate | 61.8 g | 22% |
| Fat | 2.4 g | 3% |
| Sugars | 0 g | — |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Sodium | 3 mg | 0% |
*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 3.54 kcal per gram (medium energy density), medium energy density — portion size starts to matter, so weigh it if you are tracking closely.
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28 g) | 100 kcal | 6 g | 17.5 g | 0.7 g |
| 100 g (3.5 oz) | 354 kcal | 21.2 g | 61.8 g | 2.4 g |
| 4 oz (113 g) | 401 kcal | 24 g | 70.1 g | 2.7 g |
| 8 oz / ½ lb (227 g) | 803 kcal | 48.1 g | 140.2 g | 5.4 g |
| 1 lb (454 g) | 1606 kcal | 96.2 g | 280.3 g | 10.9 g |
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central Foundation Foods dataset (public domain, CC0). Laboratory food profile and analytical measurements verified under USDA FDC ID 2644284.
View raw USDA laboratory entry →How blackeye pea compares to other beans & legumes
Against the 20 beans & legumes in this database, blackeye pea ranks 14th lowest in calories and 8th highest in protein. The category averages 244 kcal per 100 g, so this one is 45% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🍽️ Hummus, commercial | 229 kcal | 7.4 g | 2.29 |
| 🫘 Beans, cannellini, dry | 345 kcal | 21.6 g | 3.45 |
| 🍽️ Blackeye pea, dry (this page) | 354 kcal | 21.2 g | 3.54 |
| 🍽️ Lentils, dry | 360 kcal | 23.6 g | 3.6 |
| 🍽️ Flour, soy, defatted | 366 kcal | 51.1 g | 3.66 |
Portion planning with blackeye pea
- 100 calories comes to about 28 g (1 oz).
- 20 g of protein takes about 94 g, bringing 333 kcal with it — that is 6 g of protein per 100 calories.
- Macro split by calories: 70% carbs, 24% protein, 6% 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:
- High protein — 21.2 g per 100 g (≥ 20% DV)
- Low fat — 2.4 g per 100 g (≤ 3 g)
- Low saturated fat — 0 g per 100 g (≤ 1 g)
- Sodium free — 3 mg per 100 g (< 5 mg)
- 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 354 calories, 61.8 g total carbs, 21.2 g protein, and 2.4 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of blackeye pea?
Blackeye pea contains 354 calories per 100 g, with 21.2 g protein, 61.8 g carbohydrate, and 2.4 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, dry" is FDC ID: 2644284. 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 70% carbohydrates, 24% protein, and 6% fat.
How many calories are in an ounce of blackeye pea?
One ounce (28 g) of blackeye pea has 100 calories, with 6 g protein, 17.5 g carbs and 0.7 g fat. Four ounces (113 g) comes to 401 calories, and a full pound (454 g) to 1606 calories.
How much blackeye pea is 100 calories?
About 28 g of blackeye pea supplies 100 calories, because it carries 3.54 kcal per gram (medium energy density). Medium energy density — portion size starts to matter, so weigh it if you are tracking closely.
How much blackeye pea do I need for 20 g of protein?
Roughly 94 g of blackeye pea, which also brings 333 calories with it. That works out to 6 g of protein per 100 calories.
Is blackeye pea high or low in calories for a beans & legume?
Blackeye pea sits 45% above the beans & legumes average of 244 kcal per 100 g, ranking 14th 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.