Black-Eyed Peas (Dried)
One level US cup of black-eyed peas weighs 167 g (5.9 oz). A tablespoon is 10.4 g. Per 100 g: 336 calories and 23.5 g protein.
Measures at a glance
| Measure | Grams | Ounces | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 3.5 g | 0.12 oz | 11.8 | 0.82 g | 2.1 g | 0.05 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 10.4 g | 0.37 oz | 34.9 | 2.4 g | 6.2 g | 0.14 g |
| ¼ cup | 41.8 g | 1.5 oz | 140 | 9.8 g | 25 g | 0.54 g |
| ⅓ cup | 55.7 g | 2 oz | 187 | 13.1 g | 33.4 g | 0.72 g |
| ½ cup | 83.5 g | 2.9 oz | 281 | 19.6 g | 50.1 g | 1.1 g |
| 1 cup | 167 g | 5.9 oz | 561 | 39.2 g | 100 g | 2.2 g |
| 2 cups | 334 g | 11.8 oz | 1,122 | 78.5 g | 200 g | 4.3 g |
Raw vs cooked weight
Soaking is optional. Simmer soaked peas for 30 to 45 minutes, or unsoaked for about 1 hour.
Calories and protein stay the same when cooking; only water weight is added.
Nutrition
Bars show grams per 100 g. Calories come 27% from protein, 69% from carbs and 3% from fat.
Black-Eyed Peas gets most of its calories from carbohydrates: about 27% from protein, 69% from carbs and 3% from fat. One cup (167 g) has 561 calories, 39.2 g protein and 17.7 g fiber.
How to measure
Pour dry beans or lentils into the cup and level the top. Weigh them dry before cooking; that is the number nutrition labels use.
Tips from the kitchen
- Weigh beans dry for tracking, then divide the cooked pot by servings.
- Add salt near the end so skins stay tender.
- Cooked beans freeze well for up to 3 months.
Common questions
How many grams is 1 cup of black-eyed peas?
One level US cup of black-eyed peas weighs about 167 g (5.9 oz).
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of black-eyed peas?
One level tablespoon weighs about 10.4 g, and one teaspoon about 3.5 g.
How much protein is in 100 g of black-eyed peas?
100 g has 23.5 g protein, 60 g carbs, 1.3 g fat and 336 calories.
How much does 100 g of dry black-eyed peas weigh after cooking?
About 260 g. It absorbs water, so the weight goes up about 2.6 times while the calories stay the same.