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

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What are the differences between Babassu oil and Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)?

  • Babassu oil is higher in Vitamin E , yet Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is higher in Folate, Iron, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Zinc, and Vitamin B5.
  • Babassu oil's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 405% more.
  • Babassu oil has 68 times more Vitamin E than Cowpea (Black-eyed pea). While Babassu oil has 19.1mg of Vitamin E , Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has only 0.28mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower.

We used Oil, babassu and Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types in this article.

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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 less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 95% 38% 67% 25% 1% 36% 90% 62% 14%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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 E +6721.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 382% 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 E +6721.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +18767.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 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 +18767.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25809.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +611.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
86% 12% 2%
Saturated Fat: 81.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.6 g
34% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.138 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.225 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25809.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +611.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Babassu oil Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Opinion
Net carbs 0g 14.26g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Protein 0g 7.73g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Fats 100g 0.53g Babassu oil
Carbs 0g 20.76g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calories 884kcal 116kcal Babassu oil
Sugar 0g 3.3g Babassu oil
Fiber 0g 6.5g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium 0mg 24mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Iron 0mg 2.51mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Magnesium 0mg 53mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phosphorus 0mg 156mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Potassium 0mg 278mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Sodium 0mg 4mg Babassu oil
Zinc 0mg 1.29mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Copper 0.268mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Manganese 0.475mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Selenium 0µg 2.5µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin A 0IU 15IU Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin E 19.1mg 0.28mg Babassu oil
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 1.7µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Tryptophan 0mg 0.095mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Threonine 0mg 0.294mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Isoleucine 0mg 0.314mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Leucine 0mg 0.592mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Lysine 0mg 0.523mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Methionine 0mg 0.11mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.451mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Valine 0mg 0.368mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Histidine 0mg 0.24mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Saturated Fat 81.2g 0.138g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Monounsaturated Fat 11.4g 0.044g Babassu oil
Polyunsaturated fat 1.6g 0.225g Babassu oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Babassu oil 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
32%
Babassu oil
24%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Babassu oil
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 81.062g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Babassu oil
Babassu oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Babassu oil
Babassu oil contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Babassu oil
Babassu oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
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. Babassu oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171428/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.