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

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Important differences between Soybean meal and Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has less Copper, Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin B5.
  • Soybean meal's daily need coverage for Copper is 192% more.
  • Soybean meal has 9 times more Potassium than Cowpea (Black-eyed pea). Soybean meal has 2490mg of Potassium, while Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 278mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Soy meal, defatted, raw 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 more Calcium +916.7%
Contains more Iron +445.8%
Contains more Magnesium +477.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +349.4%
Contains more Potassium +795.7%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +292.2%
Contains more Copper +646.3%
Contains more Manganese +700%
Contains more Selenium +32%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 74% 514% 219% 301% 220% 1% 138% 667% 496% 18%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 95% 38% 67% 25% 1% 36% 90% 62% 14%
Contains more Calcium +916.7%
Contains more Iron +445.8%
Contains more Magnesium +477.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +349.4%
Contains more Potassium +795.7%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +292.2%
Contains more Copper +646.3%
Contains more Manganese +700%
Contains more Selenium +32%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +242.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +356.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +422.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +380.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +469%
Contains more Folate +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 0% 173% 58% 49% 119% 132% 228% 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 A +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +242.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +356.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +422.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +380.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +469%
Contains more Folate +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +536.5%
Contains more Fats +350.9%
Contains more Carbs +72.9%
Contains more Other +493.6%
Contains more Water +909.2%
49% 2% 36% 7% 6%
Protein: 49.2 g
Fats: 2.39 g
Carbs: 35.89 g
Water: 6.94 g
Other: 5.58 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 Protein +536.5%
Contains more Fats +350.9%
Contains more Carbs +72.9%
Contains more Other +493.6%
Contains more Water +909.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +829.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +364.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.5%
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.268 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.409 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.045 g
34% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.138 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.225 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +829.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +364.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soybean meal Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Opinion
Net carbs 35.89g 14.26g Soybean meal
Protein 49.2g 7.73g Soybean meal
Fats 2.39g 0.53g Soybean meal
Carbs 35.89g 20.76g Soybean meal
Calories 337kcal 116kcal Soybean meal
Sugar 3.3g Soybean meal
Fiber 6.5g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium 244mg 24mg Soybean meal
Iron 13.7mg 2.51mg Soybean meal
Magnesium 306mg 53mg Soybean meal
Phosphorus 701mg 156mg Soybean meal
Potassium 2490mg 278mg Soybean meal
Sodium 3mg 4mg Soybean meal
Zinc 5.06mg 1.29mg Soybean meal
Copper 2mg 0.268mg Soybean meal
Manganese 3.8mg 0.475mg Soybean meal
Selenium 3.3µg 2.5µg Soybean meal
Vitamin A 40IU 15IU Soybean meal
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 1µg Soybean meal
Vitamin E 0.28mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B1 0.691mg 0.202mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.055mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B3 2.587mg 0.495mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B5 1.976mg 0.411mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B6 0.569mg 0.1mg Soybean meal
Folate 303µg 208µg Soybean meal
Vitamin K 1.7µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Tryptophan 0.653mg 0.095mg Soybean meal
Threonine 1.952mg 0.294mg Soybean meal
Isoleucine 2.18mg 0.314mg Soybean meal
Leucine 3.66mg 0.592mg Soybean meal
Lysine 2.991mg 0.523mg Soybean meal
Methionine 0.606mg 0.11mg Soybean meal
Phenylalanine 2.346mg 0.451mg Soybean meal
Valine 2.243mg 0.368mg Soybean meal
Histidine 1.212mg 0.24mg Soybean meal
Saturated Fat 0.268g 0.138g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.409g 0.044g Soybean meal
Polyunsaturated fat 1.045g 0.225g Soybean meal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Soybean meal 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
63%
Soybean meal
24%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
264%
Soybean meal
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal 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 - 0.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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. Soybean meal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172445/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.