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

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

  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is higher than Glutinous rice in Folate, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Manganese, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) covers your daily need of Folate 52% more than Glutinous rice.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 28 times more Potassium than Glutinous rice. Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 278mg of Potassium, while Glutinous rice contains 10mg.

Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Rice, white, glutinous, unenriched, cooked types were 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.
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Iron +1692.9%
Contains more Magnesium +960%
Contains more Phosphorus +1850%
Contains more Potassium +2680%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Zinc +214.6%
Contains more Copper +446.9%
Contains more Manganese +81.3%
Contains more Selenium +124%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 95% 38% 67% 25% 1% 36% 90% 62% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 4% 4% 1% 1% 12% 17% 35% 31%
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Iron +1692.9%
Contains more Magnesium +960%
Contains more Phosphorus +1850%
Contains more Potassium +2680%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Zinc +214.6%
Contains more Copper +446.9%
Contains more Manganese +81.3%
Contains more Selenium +124%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +910%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +323.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +284.6%
Contains more Folate +20700%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 5% 3% 6% 13% 6% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +910%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +323.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +284.6%
Contains more Folate +20700%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +282.7%
Contains more Fats +178.9%
Contains more Other +1242.9%
Equal in Carbs - 21.09
Equal in Water - 76.63
8% 21% 70%
Protein: 7.73 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 20.76 g
Water: 70.04 g
Other: 0.94 g
2% 21% 77%
Protein: 2.02 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 21.09 g
Water: 76.63 g
Other: 0.07 g
Contains more Protein +282.7%
Contains more Fats +178.9%
Contains more Other +1242.9%
Equal in Carbs - 21.09
Equal in Water - 76.63

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +226.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.1%
34% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.138 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.225 g
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.07 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.069 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +226.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.1%

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) Glutinous rice
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Glutinous rice Opinion
Net carbs 14.26g 20.09g Glutinous rice
Protein 7.73g 2.02g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Fats 0.53g 0.19g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Carbs 20.76g 21.09g Glutinous rice
Calories 116kcal 97kcal Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Sugar 3.3g 0.05g Glutinous rice
Fiber 6.5g 1g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium 24mg 2mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Iron 2.51mg 0.14mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Magnesium 53mg 5mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phosphorus 156mg 8mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Potassium 278mg 10mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Sodium 4mg 5mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Zinc 1.29mg 0.41mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Copper 0.268mg 0.049mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Manganese 0.475mg 0.262mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Selenium 2.5µg 5.6µg Glutinous rice
Vitamin A 15IU 0IU Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.04mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B1 0.202mg 0.02mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.013mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 0.29mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B5 0.411mg 0.215mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.026mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Folate 208µg 1µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Tryptophan 0.095mg 0.023mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Threonine 0.294mg 0.072mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.087mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Leucine 0.592mg 0.167mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Lysine 0.523mg 0.073mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Methionine 0.11mg 0.047mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phenylalanine 0.451mg 0.108mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Valine 0.368mg 0.123mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Histidine 0.24mg 0.047mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Saturated Fat 0.138g 0.039g Glutinous rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.044g 0.07g Glutinous rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.225g 0.069g 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) Glutinous rice
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)
3%
Glutinous rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
11%
Glutinous rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.099g)
Which food is cheaper?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
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 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. Glutinous rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169711/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.