Cowpeas (blackeyes), immature seeds, raw
Per 100 g edible portion
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus53 mg5%Low
Sodium4 mg<1%Low
Potassium431 mg22%Moderate
About this food
About Cowpeas (blackeyes): Vegetables are a key source of fiber and vitamins and are beneficial in CKD. Some are high in potassium, but slicing, boiling and discarding the water can remove about 30-50% of the potassium - a practical step. As a Vegetables item, its role in a kidney diet depends mainly on mineral content.
Nutrient insight
The most striking number here is potassium (22%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Cowpeas (blackeyes).
Other nutrients
Protein3 gNot part of rating
Fiber5 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)3 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
OxalateNo dataNot rated · reference for those with kidney stones
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food
Practical tips
A handy approach - Slice, boil and discard the water to remove roughly 30-50% of the potassium - a practical method for high-potassium vegetables.