Arrowroot vs. Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between arrowroot and cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
- Arrowroot has more folate, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and potassium; however, cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is richer in fiber, copper, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, and zinc.
- Arrowroot covers your daily folate needs 33% more than cowpea (Black-eyed pea).
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 3 times less vitamin B3 than arrowroot. Arrowroot has 1.693mg of vitamin B3, while cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 0.495mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Arrowroot, 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 PotassiumPotassium | +63.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +112% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more IronIron | +13.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +121.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +104.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +59.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +173% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +257.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +375% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +242% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +166% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +62.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +41.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.24 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
13.39 g
Water:
80.75 g
Other:
1.42 g
Protein:
7.73 g
Fats:
0.53 g
Carbs:
20.76 g
Water:
70.04 g
Other:
0.94 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +51.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +82.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +165% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +55% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.092 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.138 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.225 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1000% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +144.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 338µg | 208µg | 33% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 6.5g | 21% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.268mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.475mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.266mg | 0.1mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 156mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.693mg | 0.495mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 53mg | 7% |
| Protein | 4.24g | 7.73g | 7% |
| Choline | 32.2mg | 6% | |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 1.29mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.202mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 454mg | 278mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.22mg | 2.51mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 2.5µg | 3% |
| Calories | 65kcal | 116kcal | 3% |
| Carbs | 13.39g | 20.76g | 2% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.411mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.092g | 0.225g | 1% |
| Sodium | 26mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.53g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12.09g | 14.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.3g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0.138g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.044g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.095mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.294mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.592mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.451mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.368mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.24mg | 0% |
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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
32%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.099g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.