Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) vs. Pinto beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and Pinto beans?
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is richer in Folate, Copper, and Iron, yet Pinto beans is richer in Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Selenium.
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 10 times more Sugar than Pinto beans. Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 3.3g of Sugar, while Pinto beans has 0.34g.
We used Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Beans, pinto, 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.
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Iron
+20.1%
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Zinc
+31.6%
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Copper
+22.4%
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Calcium
+91.7%
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Potassium
+56.8%
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Sodium
-75%
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Selenium
+148%
Equal in Magnesium - 50
Equal in Phosphorus - 147
Equal in Manganese - 0.453
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Iron
+20.1%
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Zinc
+31.6%
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Copper
+22.4%
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Calcium
+91.7%
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Potassium
+56.8%
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Sodium
-75%
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Selenium
+148%
Equal in Magnesium - 50
Equal in Phosphorus - 147
Equal in Manganese - 0.453
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+55.7%
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Vitamin B5
+95.7%
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Folate
+20.9%
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Vitamin E
+235.7%
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Vitamin C
+100%
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Vitamin B2
+12.7%
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Vitamin B6
+129%
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Vitamin K
+105.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.193
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+55.7%
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Vitamin B5
+95.7%
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Folate
+20.9%
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Vitamin E
+235.7%
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Vitamin C
+100%
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Vitamin B2
+12.7%
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Vitamin B6
+129%
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Vitamin K
+105.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.193
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+11.3%
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Protein
+16.6%
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Fats
+22.6%
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Carbs
+26.3%
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Other
+24.5%
Protein:
7.73 g
Fats:
0.53 g
Carbs:
20.76 g
Water:
70.04 g
Other:
0.94 g
Protein:
9.01 g
Fats:
0.65 g
Carbs:
26.22 g
Water:
62.95 g
Other:
1.17 g
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Water
+11.3%
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Protein
+16.6%
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Fats
+22.6%
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Carbs
+26.3%
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Other
+24.5%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+202.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.136
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.235
Saturated Fat:
0.138 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.225 g
Saturated Fat:
0.136 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.235 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+202.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.136
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.235
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Lower in price | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 14.26g | 17.22g | |
Protein | 7.73g | 9.01g | |
Fats | 0.53g | 0.65g | |
Carbs | 20.76g | 26.22g | |
Calories | 116kcal | 143kcal | |
Starch | 15.15g | ||
Sugar | 3.3g | 0.34g | |
Fiber | 6.5g | 9g | |
Calcium | 24mg | 46mg | |
Iron | 2.51mg | 2.09mg | |
Magnesium | 53mg | 50mg | |
Phosphorus | 156mg | 147mg | |
Potassium | 278mg | 436mg | |
Sodium | 4mg | 1mg | |
Zinc | 1.29mg | 0.98mg | |
Copper | 0.268mg | 0.219mg | |
Manganese | 0.475mg | 0.453mg | |
Selenium | 2.5µg | 6.2µg | |
Vitamin A | 15IU | 0IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 0.94mg | |
Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.8mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.202mg | 0.193mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.062mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.495mg | 0.318mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.411mg | 0.21mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.229mg | |
Folate | 208µg | 172µg | |
Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 3.5µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.095mg | 0.108mg | |
Threonine | 0.294mg | 0.331mg | |
Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0.426mg | |
Leucine | 0.592mg | 0.765mg | |
Lysine | 0.523mg | 0.63mg | |
Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.117mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.451mg | 0.531mg | |
Valine | 0.368mg | 0.519mg | |
Histidine | 0.24mg | 0.247mg | |
Saturated Fat | 0.138g | 0.136g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.044g | 0.133g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.225g | 0.235g |
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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pinto beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pinto beans contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pinto beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pinto beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Pinto beans is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.