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Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, canned, plain

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
Kidney-friendlyOn a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Cowpeas's Kidney-friendly rating is driven by Sodium (15%) - none of the three minerals exceeds 15%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus70 mg7%
Low
Sodium293 mg15%
Low
Potassium172 mg9%
Low

About this food

Cowpeas (Legumes & Nuts). Legumes and nuts are typically high in both phosphorus and potassium, so they need care. Plant phosphorus absorbs at a lower rate (30-50%), so the real load is smaller than the numbers suggest. This is the same lens used for similar items.

Nutrient insight

Cowpeas's sodium (15%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein4.7 gNot part of rating
Fiber3.3 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
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

Worth remembering: Cook legumes and discard the water to lower some minerals; keep nuts to a small handful.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cowpeas safe for kidney disease?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Cowpeas is Kidney-friendly - Sodium (15%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Cowpeas rated Kidney-friendly?

Rating basis: Cowpeas's Sodium is 293 mg, 15% of the daily limit, judged as Kidney-friendly per the <15% tier.

How much Sodium is in Cowpeas?

On a per-100 g basis, Cowpeas contains Sodium 293 mg, or 15% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Cowpeas safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Cowpeas falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 172 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Cowpeas compare to other legumes & nuts foods?

Measured against other Legumes & Nuts foods, Cowpeas is more in Sodium (293 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.