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How much fiber is in black-eyed peas?
Black-Eyed Peas have 5.6 g of fiber per 1/2 cup cooked (86 g). That is 20% of the daily value and a high amount for a legume.
Soluble vs insoluble
The split is approximate and comes from USDA SR Legacy analyses where available. Soluble fiber dissolves into a gel and is the type most linked to cholesterol and blood sugar effects. Insoluble fiber adds bulk and keeps things moving.
About black-eyed peas and fiber
Black-eyed peas are a lighter-tasting field pea with 5.6 grams of fiber per half cup. Like most legumes they are high FODMAP in larger portions, so a quarter cup is the usual low-FODMAP serving.
How black-eyed peas compares to other legumes
Per typical serving. The highest legume in the database is navy beans at 9.6 g.
| Food | Serving | Fiber | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lima Beans | 1/2 cup cooked | 6.6 g | 7.8 g | 24% |
| Kidney Beans | 1/2 cup cooked | 6.5 g | 7.3 g | 23% |
| Chickpeas | 1/2 cup cooked | 6.2 g | 7.6 g | 22% |
| Black-Eyed Peas | 1/2 cup cooked | 5.6 g | 6.5 g | 20% |
| Refried Beans | 1/2 cup | 5.4 g | 4.3 g | 19% |
| Edamame | 1/2 cup | 4 g | 5.1 g | 14% |
| Tempeh | 1/2 cup | 4 g | 4.8 g | 14% |
Servings to reach a daily goal
servings of black-eyed peas to reach 25 g, the adequate intake for adult women
servings of black-eyed peas to reach 38 g, the adequate intake for adult men
Nobody should get all their fiber from one food. Gut bacteria respond to variety, and the fiber calculator shows a mixed day that reaches your number.
USDA entries for black-eyed peas
Grams of fiber per 100 g from USDA FoodData Central (snapshot 2026-10-11). Different preparations and varieties explain the spread.
| USDA description | Fiber / 100 g | Soluble | Insoluble |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackeye pea, canned, sodium added, drained and rinsed | 4.3 g | – | – |
| Cowpeas, catjang, mature seeds, raw | 10.7 g | – | – |
| Cowpeas, young pods with seeds, raw | 3.3 g | – | – |
| Cowpeas (blackeyes), immature seeds, raw | 5 g | – | – |
| Blackeyed peas, NFS | 6 g | – | – |
| Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, raw | 10.6 g | – | – |
| Blackeyed peas, from dried | 6 g | – | – |
| Blackeyed peas, from canned | 6.2 g | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
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Values are per typical serving from USDA FoodData Central and standard references, rounded to one decimal. Actual fiber varies with variety, ripeness, and preparation. This is general nutrition information, not medical advice.