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

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Summary of differences between Spätzle and Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

  • Spätzle has more Selenium, while Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more Folate, Iron, Fiber, Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Potassium.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) covers your daily need of Folate 50% more than Spätzle.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Noodles, egg, cooked, unenriched, with added salt 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 Selenium +856%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +318.3%
Contains more Magnesium +152.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.3%
Contains more Potassium +631.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Zinc +98.5%
Contains more Copper +173.5%
Contains more Manganese +50.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 15% 33% 4% 22% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 95% 38% 67% 25% 1% 36% 90% 62% 14%
Contains more Selenium +856%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +318.3%
Contains more Magnesium +152.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.3%
Contains more Potassium +631.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Zinc +98.5%
Contains more Copper +173.5%
Contains more Manganese +50.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +573.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.4%
Contains more Folate +2871.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 4% 0% 0% 8% 5% 8% 16% 11% 6% 12% 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 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +573.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.4%
Contains more Folate +2871.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +290.6%
Contains more Carbs +21.2%
Contains more Protein +70.3%
Contains more Other +88%
Equal in Water - 70.04
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 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 +290.6%
Contains more Carbs +21.2%
Contains more Protein +70.3%
Contains more Other +88%
Equal in Water - 70.04

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1220.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +145.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.1%
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
34% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.138 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.225 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1220.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +145.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spätzle Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Opinion
Net carbs 23.96g 14.26g Spätzle
Protein 4.54g 7.73g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Fats 2.07g 0.53g Spätzle
Carbs 25.16g 20.76g Spätzle
Calories 138kcal 116kcal Spätzle
Sugar 0.4g 3.3g Spätzle
Fiber 1.2g 6.5g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium 12mg 24mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Iron 0.6mg 2.51mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Magnesium 21mg 53mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phosphorus 76mg 156mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Potassium 38mg 278mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Sodium 165mg 4mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Zinc 0.65mg 1.29mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Copper 0.098mg 0.268mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Manganese 0.315mg 0.475mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Selenium 23.9µg 2.5µg Spätzle
Vitamin A 21IU 15IU Spätzle
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 1µg Spätzle
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.28mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.202mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.055mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.495mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B5 0.263mg 0.411mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.1mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Folate 7µg 208µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Spätzle
Vitamin K 0µg 1.7µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.095mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Threonine 0.138mg 0.294mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Isoleucine 0.19mg 0.314mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Leucine 0.365mg 0.592mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Lysine 0.137mg 0.523mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Methionine 0.086mg 0.11mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phenylalanine 0.24mg 0.451mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Valine 0.22mg 0.368mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Histidine 0.121mg 0.24mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Trans Fat 0.029g 0g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Saturated Fat 0.419g 0.138g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.581g 0.044g Spätzle
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.225g Spätzle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spätzle 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
6%
Spätzle
24%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Spätzle
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Spätzle
Spätzle is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 161mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.281g)
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

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. Spätzle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169762/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.