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

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

  • Rice is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B3, while Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is higher in Folate, Fiber, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) covers your daily need of Folate 38% more than Rice.
  • Rice contains 3 times more Selenium than Cowpea (Black-eyed pea). Rice contains 7.5µg of Selenium, while Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 2.5µg.

Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked and Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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 less Sodium -75%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains more Iron +109.2%
Contains more Magnesium +341.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +262.8%
Contains more Potassium +694.3%
Contains more Zinc +163.3%
Contains more Copper +288.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.475
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 45% 9% 19% 4% 1% 14% 24% 62% 41%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 95% 38% 67% 25% 1% 36% 90% 62% 14%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains more Iron +109.2%
Contains more Magnesium +341.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +262.8%
Contains more Potassium +694.3%
Contains more Zinc +163.3%
Contains more Copper +288.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.475

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.
Rice
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +198.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +323.1%
Contains more Folate +258.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.411
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 0% 1% 0% 0% 41% 3% 28% 24% 22% 44% 0% 0%
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 B3 +198.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +323.1%
Contains more Folate +258.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.411
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +35.7%
Contains more Protein +187.4%
Contains more Fats +89.3%
Contains more Other +123.8%
Equal in Water - 70.04
3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 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 Carbs +35.7%
Contains more Protein +187.4%
Contains more Fats +89.3%
Contains more Other +123.8%
Equal in Water - 70.04

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +196.1%
32% 37% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
34% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.138 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.225 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +196.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rice Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price 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 Rice Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Opinion
Net carbs 27.77g 14.26g Rice
Protein 2.69g 7.73g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Fats 0.28g 0.53g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Carbs 28.17g 20.76g Rice
Calories 130kcal 116kcal Rice
Sugar 0.05g 3.3g Rice
Fiber 0.4g 6.5g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium 10mg 24mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Iron 1.2mg 2.51mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Magnesium 12mg 53mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phosphorus 43mg 156mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Potassium 35mg 278mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Sodium 1mg 4mg Rice
Zinc 0.49mg 1.29mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Copper 0.069mg 0.268mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Manganese 0.472mg 0.475mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Selenium 7.5µg 2.5µg Rice
Vitamin A 0IU 15IU Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.28mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B1 0.163mg 0.202mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.055mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B3 1.476mg 0.495mg Rice
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.411mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.1mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Folate 58µg 208µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin K 0µg 1.7µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.095mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Threonine 0.096mg 0.294mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Isoleucine 0.116mg 0.314mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Leucine 0.222mg 0.592mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Lysine 0.097mg 0.523mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Methionine 0.063mg 0.11mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phenylalanine 0.144mg 0.451mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Valine 0.164mg 0.368mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Histidine 0.063mg 0.24mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Saturated Fat 0.077g 0.138g Rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.044g Rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0.225g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rice 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
13%
Rice
24%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Rice
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice
Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.061g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice
Rice is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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. Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168878/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.