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Broad bean vs. Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Broad bean and Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

  • Broad bean has more Vitamin C, however, Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more Folate, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Fiber, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)'s daily need coverage for Folate is 38% more.
  • Broad bean has 50 times more Vitamin C than Cowpea (Black-eyed pea). Broad bean has 19.8mg of Vitamin C, while Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 0.4mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +67.3%
Contains more Magnesium +71%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.7%
Contains more Potassium +44%
Contains less Sodium -90.2%
Contains more Zinc +174.5%
Contains more Copper +346.7%
Contains more Manganese +82%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 23% 32% 18% 6% 13% 20% 35% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 95% 38% 67% 25% 1% 36% 90% 62% 14%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +67.3%
Contains more Magnesium +71%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.7%
Contains more Potassium +44%
Contains less Sodium -90.2%
Contains more Zinc +174.5%
Contains more Copper +346.7%
Contains more Manganese +82%
Contains more Selenium +150%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1700%
Contains more Vitamin C +4850%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +522.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +244.8%
Contains more Folate +258.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 0% 0% 66% 32% 21% 23% 4% 7% 44% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 2% 51% 13% 10% 25% 24% 156% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1700%
Contains more Vitamin C +4850%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +522.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +244.8%
Contains more Folate +258.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +19.5%
Contains more Protein +61%
Contains more Carbs +105.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.53
Equal in Other - 0.94
5% 10% 84%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 10.1 g
Water: 83.7 g
Other: 0.9 g
8% 21% 70%
Protein: 7.73 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 20.76 g
Water: 70.04 g
Other: 0.94 g
Contains more Water +19.5%
Contains more Protein +61%
Contains more Carbs +105.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.53
Equal in Other - 0.94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +120%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.138
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.303 g
34% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.138 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.225 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +120%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.138

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broad bean Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broad bean Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Opinion
Net carbs 6.5g 14.26g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Protein 4.8g 7.73g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Fats 0.5g 0.53g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Carbs 10.1g 20.76g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calories 62kcal 116kcal Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Sugar 3.3g Broad bean
Fiber 3.6g 6.5g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium 18mg 24mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Iron 1.5mg 2.51mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Magnesium 31mg 53mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phosphorus 73mg 156mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Potassium 193mg 278mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Sodium 41mg 4mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Zinc 0.47mg 1.29mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Copper 0.06mg 0.268mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Manganese 0.261mg 0.475mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Selenium 1µg 2.5µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin A 270IU 15IU Broad bean
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 1µg Broad bean
Vitamin E 0.28mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin C 19.8mg 0.4mg Broad bean
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.202mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.055mg Broad bean
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.495mg Broad bean
Vitamin B5 0.066mg 0.411mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.1mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Folate 58µg 208µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin K 1.7µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.095mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Threonine 0.178mg 0.294mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Isoleucine 0.215mg 0.314mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Leucine 0.37mg 0.592mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Lysine 0.313mg 0.523mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Methionine 0.037mg 0.11mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.451mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Valine 0.235mg 0.368mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Histidine 0.115mg 0.24mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Saturated Fat 0.142g 0.138g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.044g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.303g 0.225g Broad bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broad bean Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Broad bean
24%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Broad bean
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broad bean
Broad bean is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Broad bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170378/nutrients
  2. Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173759/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.