VeganLegumes & Pulses

Lobia, Cooked (cowpea / Black-eyed Beans)

Nutrition Facts Per 100g

Also known as: COWPEA, LOBIA

Reviewed by Neha Gupta, dietitian · Co-founder, mealPlan.fit · 15 October 2026

Lobia, Cooked (cowpea / Black-eyed Beans) is among India's most important plant-based protein sources, central to daily meals in most households. It delivers 7.9g of protein per 100g — roughly 16% of an average adult's daily target. Its Vitamin B6 (approximately 27% of a typical adult's daily needs) and Phosphorus (approximately 22% of a typical adult's daily needs) further reinforce its reputation as a nutritional staple. Find the complete nutritional facts below.

Nutrition Summary

116kcalCalories

7.9gProtein

20.8gCarbs

0.5gFat

3.6gFiber

Protein 27% Carbs 72% Fat 4%

Micronutrients

High in:Vitamin B6PhosphorusThiamin (B1)

Calcium38.0 mg(4%)

Iron1.3 mg(10%)

Zinc0.4 mg(4%)

Potassium278 mg(9%)

Sodium4.0 mg(1%)

Magnesium50.0 mg(14%)

Phosphorus156 mg(22%)

Thiamin (B1)0.2 mg(18%)

Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg(8%)

Niacin (B3)1.1 mg(7%)

Vitamin C1.0 mg(1%)

Carotenoids0 µg(0%)

β-Carotene0 µg(0%)

Vitamin A0 µg(0%)

Folate (B9)54.0 µg(14%)

Vitamin B60.4 mg(27%)

Vitamin B120 µg(0%)

Vitamin D0 µg(0%)

Vitamin E0.1 mg(1%)

Fat Breakdown4

MUFA0.2 g

PUFA0.2 g

Omega-30 g

Omega-60.2 g

Limit These2

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Cholesterol0 mg

Common Serving Sizes

1 cup cooked171g

198 kcal13.5g protein

100 g100g

116 kcal7.9g protein

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Lobia, Cooked (cowpea / Black-eyed Beans)?

Lobia, Cooked (cowpea / Black-eyed Beans) contains 116 kcal per 100g. A typical serving (1 cup cooked) contains approximately 198 kcal.

How much protein is in Lobia, Cooked (cowpea / Black-eyed Beans)?

Lobia, Cooked (cowpea / Black-eyed Beans) provides 7.9g of protein per 100g, which is approximately 16% of an average adult's daily protein needs based on Indian RDA guidelines.

Is Lobia, Cooked (cowpea / Black-eyed Beans) good for weight loss?

Lobia, Cooked (cowpea / Black-eyed Beans) is a moderate-calorie food at 116 kcal per 100g. It can be part of a weight-loss diet when consumed in appropriate portions.

Is Lobia, Cooked (cowpea / Black-eyed Beans) vegan?

Yes, Lobia, Cooked (cowpea / Black-eyed Beans) is vegan — it contains no animal-derived ingredients.

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About this data

These nutrition facts are published by mealPlan.fit, practice software for dietitians, nutrition teams and health coaches. Values are per 100 g from the Indian Food Composition Tables (IFCT), with USDA data for foods IFCT doesn’t cover and the maker’s label for packaged products, compared against ICMR 2020 RDAs. Dietitians use the same ingredient data in mealPlan.fit to build branded diet plans and send them to clients on WhatsApp. How we review this data.

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