Rice and black-eye beans

Rice and black-eye beans is a cooked West Indian dish combining rice with black-eye beans. The figures describe a prepared recipe rather than the ingredients separately. It mainly provides carbohydrate, with some protein and fat. Per 100g, it contains 34g of carbohydrate, 5.6g of protein and 2.2g of fat, and provides 723 kJ of energy.

Carbohydrate supplies energy for the body, while protein supports the maintenance and repair of body tissues. The dish also provides folate, which is needed for normal red blood cell formation. Salt and fat content can vary with the ingredients and seasoning used, so these recipe figures may differ from other versions. Full nutrient figures are in the tables below.