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

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What are the differences between Black gram and Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)?

  • Black gram is higher in Vitamin B3, yet Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is higher in Folate, Copper, and Iron.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)'s daily need coverage for Folate is 29% more.
  • Black gram has 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Cowpea (Black-eyed pea). While Black gram has 1.5mg of Vitamin B3, Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has only 0.495mg.

We used Mungo beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types in this article.

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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 +120.8%
Contains more Magnesium +18.9%
Contains more Iron +43.4%
Contains more Potassium +20.3%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Zinc +55.4%
Contains more Copper +92.8%
Contains more Manganese +15.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 156
Equal in Selenium - 2.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 66% 45% 67% 21% 1% 23% 47% 54% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 95% 38% 67% 25% 1% 36% 90% 62% 14%
Contains more Calcium +120.8%
Contains more Magnesium +18.9%
Contains more Iron +43.4%
Contains more Potassium +20.3%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Zinc +55.4%
Contains more Copper +92.8%
Contains more Manganese +15.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 156
Equal in Selenium - 2.5

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 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +203%
Contains more Vitamin K +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.4%
Contains more Folate +121.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.411
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 4% 38% 18% 29% 26% 14% 71% 0% 7%
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 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +203%
Contains more Vitamin K +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.4%
Contains more Folate +121.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.411

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +12.8%
Contains more Carbs +13.2%
Equal in Protein - 7.73
Equal in Fats - 0.53
Equal in Water - 70.04
8% 18% 73%
Protein: 7.54 g
Fats: 0.55 g
Carbs: 18.34 g
Water: 72.51 g
Other: 1.06 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 Other +12.8%
Contains more Carbs +13.2%
Equal in Protein - 7.73
Equal in Fats - 0.53
Equal in Water - 70.04

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.7%
9% 7% 84%
Saturated Fat: 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.359 g
34% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.138 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.225 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black gram Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Opinion
Net carbs 11.94g 14.26g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Protein 7.54g 7.73g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Fats 0.55g 0.53g Black gram
Carbs 18.34g 20.76g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calories 105kcal 116kcal Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Sugar 2.01g 3.3g Black gram
Fiber 6.4g 6.5g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium 53mg 24mg Black gram
Iron 1.75mg 2.51mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Magnesium 63mg 53mg Black gram
Phosphorus 156mg 156mg
Potassium 231mg 278mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Sodium 7mg 4mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Zinc 0.83mg 1.29mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Copper 0.139mg 0.268mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Manganese 0.412mg 0.475mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Selenium 2.5µg 2.5µg
Vitamin A 31IU 15IU Black gram
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 1µg Black gram
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.28mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin C 1mg 0.4mg Black gram
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.202mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.055mg Black gram
Vitamin B3 1.5mg 0.495mg Black gram
Vitamin B5 0.433mg 0.411mg Black gram
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.1mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Folate 94µg 208µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin K 2.7µg 1.7µg Black gram
Tryptophan 0.078mg 0.095mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Threonine 0.262mg 0.294mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Isoleucine 0.385mg 0.314mg Black gram
Leucine 0.625mg 0.592mg Black gram
Lysine 0.5mg 0.523mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Methionine 0.11mg 0.11mg
Phenylalanine 0.44mg 0.451mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Valine 0.423mg 0.368mg Black gram
Histidine 0.211mg 0.24mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Saturated Fat 0.038g 0.138g Black gram
Monounsaturated Fat 0.029g 0.044g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.359g 0.225g Black gram

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Black gram 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
17%
Black gram
24%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Black gram
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Black gram
Black gram is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Black gram - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172427/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.