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

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How are Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and Barley different?

  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is higher in Folate, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Magnesium, however, Barley is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is 48% higher.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 3 times more Phosphorus than Barley. While Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 156mg of Phosphorus, Barley contains only 54mg.

Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Barley, pearled, cooked are the varieties used 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.
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
8
:
2
Barley
Barley
Contains more Calcium +118.2%
Contains more Iron +88.7%
Contains more Magnesium +140.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +188.9%
Contains more Potassium +198.9%
Contains more Zinc +57.3%
Contains more Copper +155.2%
Contains more Manganese +83.4%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Selenium +244%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 95% 38% 67% 25% 1% 36% 90% 62% 14%
Barley
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 50% 16% 24% 9% 1% 23% 35% 34% 47%
Contains more Calcium +118.2%
Contains more Iron +88.7%
Contains more Magnesium +140.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +188.9%
Contains more Potassium +198.9%
Contains more Zinc +57.3%
Contains more Copper +155.2%
Contains more Manganese +83.4%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Selenium +244%

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.
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
7
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3
Barley
Barley
Contains more Vitamin A +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +2700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +143.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +204.4%
Contains more Folate +1200%
Contains more Vitamin K +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +316.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
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%
Barley
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 21% 15% 39% 9% 27% 12% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +2700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +143.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +204.4%
Contains more Folate +1200%
Contains more Vitamin K +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +316.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
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1
Barley
Barley
Contains more Protein +242%
Contains more Fats +20.5%
Contains more Other +235.7%
Contains more Carbs +35.9%
Equal in Water - 68.8
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
8% 21% 70%
Protein: 7.73 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 20.76 g
Water: 70.04 g
Other: 0.94 g
Barley
2% 28% 69%
Protein: 2.26 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 28.22 g
Water: 68.8 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Protein +242%
Contains more Fats +20.5%
Contains more Other +235.7%
Contains more Carbs +35.9%
Equal in Water - 68.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
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2
Barley
Barley
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.214
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
34% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.138 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.225 g
Barley
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.093 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.057 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.214 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.214

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Barley Opinion
Net carbs 14.26g 24.42g Barley
Protein 7.73g 2.26g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Fats 0.53g 0.44g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Carbs 20.76g 28.22g Barley
Calories 116kcal 123kcal Barley
Sugar 3.3g 0.28g Barley
Fiber 6.5g 3.8g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium 24mg 11mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Iron 2.51mg 1.33mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Magnesium 53mg 22mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phosphorus 156mg 54mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Potassium 278mg 93mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Sodium 4mg 3mg Barley
Zinc 1.29mg 0.82mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Copper 0.268mg 0.105mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Manganese 0.475mg 0.259mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Selenium 2.5µg 8.6µg Barley
Vitamin A 15IU 7IU Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.01mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B1 0.202mg 0.083mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.062mg Barley
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 2.063mg Barley
Vitamin B5 0.411mg 0.135mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.115mg Barley
Folate 208µg 16µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0.8µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Tryptophan 0.095mg 0.038mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Threonine 0.294mg 0.077mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.083mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Leucine 0.592mg 0.154mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Lysine 0.523mg 0.084mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Methionine 0.11mg 0.043mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phenylalanine 0.451mg 0.127mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Valine 0.368mg 0.111mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Histidine 0.24mg 0.051mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Saturated Fat 0.138g 0.093g Barley
Monounsaturated Fat 0.044g 0.057g Barley
Polyunsaturated fat 0.225g 0.214g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Barley
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%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
10%
Barley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
24%
Barley

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley
Barley is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173759/nutrients
  2. Barley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170285/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.