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

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Summary of differences between Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and Mung bean

  • The amount of Folate, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Potassium, and Manganese in Mung bean is higher than in Cowpea (Black-eyed pea).
  • Mung bean covers your daily need of Folate 104% more than Cowpea (Black-eyed pea).

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Mung beans, mature seeds, raw.

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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)
1
:
9
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Iron +168.5%
Contains more Magnesium +256.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.3%
Contains more Potassium +348.2%
Contains more Zinc +107.8%
Contains more Copper +251.1%
Contains more Manganese +117.9%
Contains more Selenium +228%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 95% 38% 67% 25% 1% 36% 90% 62% 14%
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Iron +168.5%
Contains more Magnesium +256.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.3%
Contains more Potassium +348.2%
Contains more Zinc +107.8%
Contains more Copper +251.1%
Contains more Manganese +117.9%
Contains more Selenium +228%

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)
0
:
10
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Vitamin A +660%
Contains more Vitamin E +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +207.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +323.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +354.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +364.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +282%
Contains more Folate +200.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +429.4%
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%
Mung bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 11% 0% 16% 156% 54% 43% 115% 89% 469% 0% 23%
Contains more Vitamin A +660%
Contains more Vitamin E +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +207.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +323.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +354.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +364.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +282%
Contains more Folate +200.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +429.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
1
:
4
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Water +673.9%
Contains more Protein +208.7%
Contains more Fats +117%
Contains more Carbs +201.6%
Contains more Other +253.2%
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
Mung bean
24% 63% 9% 3%
Protein: 23.86 g
Fats: 1.15 g
Carbs: 62.62 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 3.32 g
Contains more Water +673.9%
Contains more Protein +208.7%
Contains more Fats +117%
Contains more Carbs +201.6%
Contains more Other +253.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
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2
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +265.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70.7%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
34% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.138 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.225 g
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +265.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Mung bean Opinion
Net carbs 14.26g 46.32g Mung bean
Protein 7.73g 23.86g Mung bean
Fats 0.53g 1.15g Mung bean
Carbs 20.76g 62.62g Mung bean
Calories 116kcal 347kcal Mung bean
Sugar 3.3g 6.6g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Fiber 6.5g 16.3g Mung bean
Calcium 24mg 132mg Mung bean
Iron 2.51mg 6.74mg Mung bean
Magnesium 53mg 189mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 156mg 367mg Mung bean
Potassium 278mg 1246mg Mung bean
Sodium 4mg 15mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Zinc 1.29mg 2.68mg Mung bean
Copper 0.268mg 0.941mg Mung bean
Manganese 0.475mg 1.035mg Mung bean
Selenium 2.5µg 8.2µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 15IU 114IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 6µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.51mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 0.4mg 4.8mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.202mg 0.621mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.233mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 2.251mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 0.411mg 1.91mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.382mg Mung bean
Folate 208µg 625µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 1.7µg 9µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.095mg 0.26mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.294mg 0.782mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 0.314mg 1.008mg Mung bean
Leucine 0.592mg 1.847mg Mung bean
Lysine 0.523mg 1.664mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.11mg 0.286mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 0.451mg 1.443mg Mung bean
Valine 0.368mg 1.237mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.24mg 0.695mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.138g 0.348g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.044g 0.161g Mung bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.225g 0.384g Mung bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Mung bean
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)
82%
Mung bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
126%
Mung bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.21g)
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. Mung bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174256/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.