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

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What are the main differences between Green bean and Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)?

  • Green bean is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C, yet Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is richer in Folate, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Magnesium.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)'s daily need coverage for Folate is 44% higher.
  • Green bean has 28 times more Vitamin K than Cowpea (Black-eyed pea). Green bean has 47.9µg of Vitamin K, while Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 1.7µg.

We used Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types in this comparison.

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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 +83.3%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Iron +286.2%
Contains more Magnesium +194.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +437.9%
Contains more Potassium +90.4%
Contains more Zinc +416%
Contains more Copper +370.2%
Contains more Manganese +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +1150%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 25% 13% 13% 13% 1% 7% 19% 38% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 95% 38% 67% 25% 1% 36% 90% 62% 14%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Iron +286.2%
Contains more Magnesium +194.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +437.9%
Contains more Potassium +90.4%
Contains more Zinc +416%
Contains more Copper +370.2%
Contains more Manganese +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +1150%

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 +4120%
Contains more Vitamin E +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +2325%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24%
Contains more Vitamin K +2717.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +173%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +455.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.6%
Contains more Folate +530.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 10% 0% 33% 19% 23% 12% 5% 13% 25% 0% 120%
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 +4120%
Contains more Vitamin E +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +2325%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24%
Contains more Vitamin K +2717.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +173%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +455.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.6%
Contains more Folate +530.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +27.4%
Contains more Protein +309%
Contains more Fats +89.3%
Contains more Carbs +163.5%
Contains more Other +28.8%
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.89 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 7.88 g
Water: 89.22 g
Other: 0.73 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 +27.4%
Contains more Protein +309%
Contains more Fats +89.3%
Contains more Carbs +163.5%
Contains more Other +28.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55.2%
29% 5% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.145 g
34% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.138 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.225 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Green bean Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Opinion
Net carbs 4.68g 14.26g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Protein 1.89g 7.73g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Fats 0.28g 0.53g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Carbs 7.88g 20.76g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calories 35kcal 116kcal Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Sugar 3.63g 3.3g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Fiber 3.2g 6.5g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium 44mg 24mg Green bean
Iron 0.65mg 2.51mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Magnesium 18mg 53mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phosphorus 29mg 156mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Potassium 146mg 278mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Sodium 1mg 4mg Green bean
Zinc 0.25mg 1.29mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Copper 0.057mg 0.268mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Manganese 0.285mg 0.475mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Selenium 0.2µg 2.5µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin A 633IU 15IU Green bean
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 1µg Green bean
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.28mg Green bean
Vitamin C 9.7mg 0.4mg Green bean
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.202mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.055mg Green bean
Vitamin B3 0.614mg 0.495mg Green bean
Vitamin B5 0.074mg 0.411mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.1mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Folate 33µg 208µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin K 47.9µg 1.7µg Green bean
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.095mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Threonine 0.082mg 0.294mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Isoleucine 0.069mg 0.314mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Leucine 0.116mg 0.592mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Lysine 0.091mg 0.523mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Methionine 0.023mg 0.11mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phenylalanine 0.069mg 0.451mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Valine 0.093mg 0.368mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Histidine 0.035mg 0.24mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Saturated Fat 0.064g 0.138g Green bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.044g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.145g 0.225g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Green 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
24%
Green bean
24%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Green bean
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Green bean
Green bean contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Green bean
Green bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.074g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green bean
Green bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Green bean
Green bean is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in minerals
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. Green bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169141/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.