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

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

  • Rye has more Manganese, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, however, Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is higher in Folate.
  • Rye covers your daily Manganese needs 91% more than Cowpea (Black-eyed pea).
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 9 times less Vitamin B3 than Rye. Rye contains 4.27mg of Vitamin B3, while Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 0.495mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Rye grain 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.
Rye
Rye
9
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0
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Contains more Magnesium +107.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +112.8%
Contains more Potassium +83.5%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +105.4%
Contains more Copper +36.9%
Contains more Manganese +442.5%
Contains more Selenium +456%
Equal in Calcium - 24
Equal in Iron - 2.51
Rye
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 99% 79% 143% 45% 1% 73% 123% 337% 76%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 95% 38% 67% 25% 1% 36% 90% 62% 14%
Contains more Magnesium +107.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +112.8%
Contains more Potassium +83.5%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +105.4%
Contains more Copper +36.9%
Contains more Manganese +442.5%
Contains more Selenium +456%
Equal in Calcium - 24
Equal in Iron - 2.51

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.
Rye
Rye
7
:
3
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Contains more Vitamin E +203.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +356.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +762.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +254.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +194%
Contains more Vitamin K +247.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +447.4%
Rye
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 17% 0% 0% 79% 58% 81% 88% 68% 29% 0% 15%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +203.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +356.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +762.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +254.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +194%
Contains more Vitamin K +247.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +447.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
4
:
1
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Contains more Protein +33.8%
Contains more Fats +207.5%
Contains more Carbs +265.4%
Contains more Other +67%
Contains more Water +560.8%
Rye
10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
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
Contains more Protein +33.8%
Contains more Fats +207.5%
Contains more Carbs +265.4%
Contains more Other +67%
Contains more Water +560.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
2
:
1
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +372.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +240.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.9%
Rye
17% 18% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.767 g
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
34% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.138 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.225 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +372.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +240.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rye Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rye Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Opinion
Net carbs 60.76g 14.26g Rye
Protein 10.34g 7.73g Rye
Fats 1.63g 0.53g Rye
Carbs 75.86g 20.76g Rye
Calories 338kcal 116kcal Rye
Fructose 0.11g Rye
Sugar 0.98g 3.3g Rye
Fiber 15.1g 6.5g Rye
Calcium 24mg 24mg
Iron 2.63mg 2.51mg Rye
Magnesium 110mg 53mg Rye
Phosphorus 332mg 156mg Rye
Potassium 510mg 278mg Rye
Sodium 2mg 4mg Rye
Zinc 2.65mg 1.29mg Rye
Copper 0.367mg 0.268mg Rye
Manganese 2.577mg 0.475mg Rye
Selenium 13.9µg 2.5µg Rye
Vitamin A 11IU 15IU Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.28mg Rye
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B1 0.316mg 0.202mg Rye
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.055mg Rye
Vitamin B3 4.27mg 0.495mg Rye
Vitamin B5 1.456mg 0.411mg Rye
Vitamin B6 0.294mg 0.1mg Rye
Folate 38µg 208µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin K 5.9µg 1.7µg Rye
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.095mg Rye
Threonine 0.289mg 0.294mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Isoleucine 0.208mg 0.314mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Leucine 0.563mg 0.592mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Lysine 0.286mg 0.523mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Methionine 0.153mg 0.11mg Rye
Phenylalanine 0.435mg 0.451mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Valine 0.317mg 0.368mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Histidine 0.189mg 0.24mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Saturated Fat 0.197g 0.138g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.208g 0.044g Rye
Polyunsaturated fat 0.767g 0.225g Rye

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rye 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
36%
Rye
24%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
98%
Rye
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye
Rye is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye
Rye is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.059g)
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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.