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

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How are Black turtle bean and Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) different?

  • Black turtle bean has more Copper, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, Manganese, and Vitamin B6 than Cowpea (Black-eyed pea).
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Black turtle bean is 81% higher.
  • Black turtle bean contains 5 times more Potassium than Cowpea (Black-eyed pea). While Black turtle bean contains 1500mg of Potassium, Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains only 278mg.

Beans, black turtle, mature seeds, raw and Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt are the varieties used 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.
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean
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1
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Contains more Calcium +566.7%
Contains more Iron +246.6%
Contains more Magnesium +201.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +182.1%
Contains more Potassium +439.6%
Contains more Zinc +70.5%
Contains more Copper +273.1%
Contains more Manganese +110.5%
Contains more Selenium +28%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Black turtle bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 327% 115% 189% 133% 2% 60% 334% 131% 18%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 95% 38% 67% 25% 1% 36% 90% 62% 14%
Contains more Calcium +566.7%
Contains more Iron +246.6%
Contains more Magnesium +201.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +182.1%
Contains more Potassium +439.6%
Contains more Zinc +70.5%
Contains more Copper +273.1%
Contains more Manganese +110.5%
Contains more Selenium +28%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%

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.
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean
8
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2
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Contains more Vitamin A +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +345.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +294.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +186%
Contains more Folate +113.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +229.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Black turtle bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 5% 0% 0% 225% 45% 37% 54% 66% 334% 0% 14%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
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 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +345.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +294.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +186%
Contains more Folate +113.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +229.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean
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Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Contains more Protein +174.9%
Contains more Fats +69.8%
Contains more Carbs +204.7%
Contains more Other +283%
Contains more Water +536.7%
Black turtle bean
21% 63% 11% 4%
Protein: 21.25 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 63.25 g
Water: 11 g
Other: 3.6 g
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
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 +174.9%
Contains more Fats +69.8%
Contains more Carbs +204.7%
Contains more Other +283%
Contains more Water +536.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean
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Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.5%
Black turtle bean
33% 11% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.232 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.078 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.387 g
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
34% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.138 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.225 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black turtle bean Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Opinion
Net carbs 47.75g 14.26g Black turtle bean
Protein 21.25g 7.73g Black turtle bean
Fats 0.9g 0.53g Black turtle bean
Carbs 63.25g 20.76g Black turtle bean
Calories 339kcal 116kcal Black turtle bean
Sugar 2.12g 3.3g Black turtle bean
Fiber 15.5g 6.5g Black turtle bean
Calcium 160mg 24mg Black turtle bean
Iron 8.7mg 2.51mg Black turtle bean
Magnesium 160mg 53mg Black turtle bean
Phosphorus 440mg 156mg Black turtle bean
Potassium 1500mg 278mg Black turtle bean
Sodium 9mg 4mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Zinc 2.2mg 1.29mg Black turtle bean
Copper 1mg 0.268mg Black turtle bean
Manganese 1mg 0.475mg Black turtle bean
Selenium 3.2µg 2.5µg Black turtle bean
Vitamin A 17IU 15IU Black turtle bean
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.28mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B1 0.9mg 0.202mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.055mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B3 1.955mg 0.495mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B5 0.899mg 0.411mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B6 0.286mg 0.1mg Black turtle bean
Folate 444µg 208µg Black turtle bean
Vitamin K 5.6µg 1.7µg Black turtle bean
Tryptophan 0.252mg 0.095mg Black turtle bean
Threonine 0.894mg 0.294mg Black turtle bean
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.314mg Black turtle bean
Leucine 1.697mg 0.592mg Black turtle bean
Lysine 1.459mg 0.523mg Black turtle bean
Methionine 0.32mg 0.11mg Black turtle bean
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.451mg Black turtle bean
Valine 1.112mg 0.368mg Black turtle bean
Histidine 0.592mg 0.24mg Black turtle bean
Saturated Fat 0.232g 0.138g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.078g 0.044g Black turtle bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.387g 0.225g Black turtle bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Black turtle bean Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
65%
Black turtle bean
24%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Black turtle bean
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.094g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Black turtle bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175186/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.