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Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
ModerateOn a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Cowpeas's Moderate rating is led by Phosphorus (16%), placing it in the 15-25% band.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus156 mg16%
Moderate
Sodium4 mg<1%
Low
Potassium278 mg14%
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 phosphorus (16%) is worth noting - especially with Natural plant source (lower absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.

Other nutrients

Protein7.7 gNot part of rating
Fiber6.5 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)3.3 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

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?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Cowpeas is rated Moderate - Phosphorus is the highest contributor at 16% of its limit. Ratings reflect public nutrition data only; individual cases should follow medical advice.

Why is Cowpeas rated Moderate?

Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Cowpeas's Phosphorus is highest (156 mg, 16% of daily limit), falling in the 15-25% band - hence the Moderate rating.

How much Phosphorus is in Cowpeas?

On a per-100 g basis, Cowpeas contains Phosphorus 156 mg, or 16% of the 1,000 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 278 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 less in Phosphorus (156 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.