Blackeye pea vs Beans
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA Foundation Foods & USDA Foundation Foods
Beans, cannellini, dry is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Blackeye pea —
Beans —
Protein (g)
Blackeye pea 6.93
Beans 21.6
Carbs (g)
Blackeye pea 19.2
Beans 59.8
Fat (g)
Blackeye pea 1.30
Beans 2.20
Fiber (g)
Blackeye pea —
Beans —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Beans, cannellini, dry — 21.6g vs 6.93g per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Beans, cannellini, dry scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Blackeye pea | Beans | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 71.6 g | 12.3 g | +482% |
| Protein | 6.93 g | 21.6 g | -68% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.30 g | 2.20 g | -41% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 19.2 g | 59.8 g | -68% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 27.8 mg | 143 mg | -81% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.08 mg | 6.67 mg | -84% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 27.3 mg | 154 mg | -82% |
| Phosphorus, P | 83.0 mg | 412 mg | -80% |
| Potassium, K | 138 mg | 1424 mg | -90% |
| Sodium, Na | 227 mg | 0 mg | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.655 mg | 2.72 mg | -76% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.285 mg | 0.742 mg | -62% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.222 mg | 1.78 mg | -88% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | 116 kcal | 345 kcal | -66% |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | 113 kcal | 337 kcal | -66% |
| Nitrogen | 1.11 g | 3.45 g | -68% |
| Ash | 0.993 g | 4.14 g | -76% |
| Total dietary fiber (AOAC 2011.25) | 4.34 g | — | |
| Starch | 13.6 g | 29.9 g | -55% |
| Resistant starch | 1.00 g | 33.0 g | -97% |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA Foundation Foods and USDA Foundation Foods. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Potassium, K -90% in Blackeye pea, canned, sodium added, drained and rinsed Manganese, Mn -88% in Blackeye pea, canned, sodium added, drained and rinsed Iron, Fe -84% in Blackeye pea, canned, sodium added, drained and rinsed Magnesium, Mg -82% in Blackeye pea, canned, sodium added, drained and rinsed
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