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

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A recap on differences between Millet and Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

  • Millet has more Vitamin B3, however, Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is higher in Folate, Iron, Fiber, Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Potassium.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) covers your daily Folate needs 47% more than Millet.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 3 times less Vitamin B3 than Millet. Millet contains 1.33mg of Vitamin B3, while Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 0.495mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Millet, cooked and Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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 less Sodium -50%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +298.4%
Contains more Magnesium +20.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +56%
Contains more Potassium +348.4%
Contains more Zinc +41.8%
Contains more Copper +66.5%
Contains more Manganese +74.6%
Contains more Selenium +177.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 24% 32% 43% 6% 1% 25% 54% 36% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 95% 38% 67% 25% 1% 36% 90% 62% 14%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +298.4%
Contains more Magnesium +20.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +56%
Contains more Potassium +348.4%
Contains more Zinc +41.8%
Contains more Copper +66.5%
Contains more Manganese +74.6%
Contains more Selenium +177.8%

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.
Millet
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +168.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin E +1300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140.4%
Contains more Folate +994.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +466.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.1
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% 27% 19% 25% 11% 25% 15% 0% 1%
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 B2 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +168.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin E +1300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140.4%
Contains more Folate +994.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +466.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +88.7%
Contains more Carbs +14%
Contains more Protein +120.2%
Contains more Other +129.3%
Equal in Water - 70.04
4% 24% 71%
Protein: 3.51 g
Fats: 1 g
Carbs: 23.67 g
Water: 71.41 g
Other: 0.41 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 Fats +88.7%
Contains more Carbs +14%
Contains more Protein +120.2%
Contains more Other +129.3%
Equal in Water - 70.04

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +318.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +125.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.8%
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.172 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.184 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
34% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.138 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.225 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +318.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +125.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Millet Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Millet Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Opinion
Net carbs 22.37g 14.26g Millet
Protein 3.51g 7.73g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Fats 1g 0.53g Millet
Carbs 23.67g 20.76g Millet
Calories 119kcal 116kcal Millet
Sugar 0.13g 3.3g Millet
Fiber 1.3g 6.5g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium 3mg 24mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Iron 0.63mg 2.51mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Magnesium 44mg 53mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phosphorus 100mg 156mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Potassium 62mg 278mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Sodium 2mg 4mg Millet
Zinc 0.91mg 1.29mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Copper 0.161mg 0.268mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Manganese 0.272mg 0.475mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Selenium 0.9µg 2.5µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin A 3IU 15IU Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.28mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B1 0.106mg 0.202mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B2 0.082mg 0.055mg Millet
Vitamin B3 1.33mg 0.495mg Millet
Vitamin B5 0.171mg 0.411mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B6 0.108mg 0.1mg Millet
Folate 19µg 208µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.7µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.095mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Threonine 0.113mg 0.294mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Isoleucine 0.148mg 0.314mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Leucine 0.446mg 0.592mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Lysine 0.067mg 0.523mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Methionine 0.07mg 0.11mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phenylalanine 0.185mg 0.451mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Valine 0.184mg 0.368mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Histidine 0.075mg 0.24mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Saturated Fat 0.172g 0.138g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.184g 0.044g Millet
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0.225g Millet

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Millet 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
10%
Millet
24%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Millet
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet
Millet is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet
Millet contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet
Millet is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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. Millet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168871/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.