Vigna unguiculata (Kadala)
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Vigna unguiculata (Kadala)

Common name:
Cowpea

Local name:
Kadala

Country:
Sri Lanka

Food Group(s):
Seeds and nuts

Part of plant/stage of process:
seeds from pod, raw

A legume with a high tolerance for low rainfall and sandy soil. While it is grown primarily for its seeds, which are high in protein, its leaves and immature seed pods can also be consumed. The beans are often used in soups, stews, casseroles, and purees, or processed into pasta.

Nutrition Data

Energy (Kcal) KJ
Water (g)7.51 ± 0.0
Protein (g)7.60 ± 0.02
Fat (g)0.78 ± 0.01
Available carbohydrates (g)45.15 ± 0.05
Dietary Fiber (g)30.77 ± 0.12
Ash (g)4.39 ± 0.09
Ca (mg)158.35 ± 0.0
Fe (mg)8.46 ± 0.0
Mg (mg)148.72 ± 0.0
P (mg)
K (mg)1235.72 ± 0.0
Na (mg)2.38 ± 0.01
Zn (mg)4.67 ± 0.0
Vit A-RAE (mcg)
ß-carotene (mcg)
VitC (mg)
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