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

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

  • Wheat gluten has more Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Calcium, however, Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is higher in Folate, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6.
  • Wheat gluten covers your daily Selenium needs 68% more than Cowpea (Black-eyed pea).
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 6 times less Calcium than Wheat gluten. Wheat gluten contains 142mg of Calcium, while Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 24mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Vital wheat gluten 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 +491.7%
Contains more Iron +107.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +1488%
Contains more Magnesium +112%
Contains more Potassium +178%
Contains less Sodium -86.2%
Contains more Zinc +51.8%
Contains more Copper +47.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 95% 38% 67% 25% 1% 36% 90% 62% 14%
Contains more Calcium +491.7%
Contains more Iron +107.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +1488%
Contains more Magnesium +112%
Contains more Potassium +178%
Contains less Sodium -86.2%
Contains more Zinc +51.8%
Contains more Copper +47.3%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +872.3%
Contains more Fats +249.1%
Contains more Carbs +50.5%
Contains more Water +754.1%
Equal in Other - 0.94
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 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 +872.3%
Contains more Fats +249.1%
Contains more Carbs +50.5%
Contains more Water +754.1%
Equal in Other - 0.94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +254.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +260%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.3%
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
34% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.138 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.225 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +254.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +260%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Opinion
Net carbs 13.19g 14.26g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Protein 75.16g 7.73g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.85g 0.53g Wheat gluten
Carbs 13.79g 20.76g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calories 370kcal 116kcal Wheat gluten
Sugar 0g 3.3g Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.6g 6.5g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium 142mg 24mg Wheat gluten
Iron 5.2mg 2.51mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 25mg 53mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phosphorus 260mg 156mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 100mg 278mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Sodium 29mg 4mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Zinc 0.85mg 1.29mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Copper 0.182mg 0.268mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Manganese 0.475mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Selenium 39.7µg 2.5µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 0IU 15IU Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin E 0mg 0.28mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.202mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.055mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.495mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.411mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.1mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Folate 0µg 208µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin K 0µg 1.7µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Tryptophan 0.095mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Threonine 0.294mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Isoleucine 0.314mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Leucine 0.592mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Lysine 0.523mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Methionine 0.11mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phenylalanine 0.451mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Valine 0.368mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Histidine 0.24mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.138g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.156g 0.044g Wheat gluten
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.225g Wheat gluten

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten 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
0%
Wheat gluten
24%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.134g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/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.