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

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

  • Biscuit is higher in Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, however, Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is richer in Folate, Copper, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is 37% higher.
  • Biscuit contains 145 times more Sodium than Cowpea (Black-eyed pea). While Biscuit contains 580mg of Sodium, Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains only 4mg.

Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 38% 7.2% 25% 94% 89% 35% 67% 0.52% 62% 14%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +879.2%
Contains more IronIron +15.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +680%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +194.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +129.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +226.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +138.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~156mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 4.9% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 0.9% 5.6% 0% 51% 13% 9.3% 25% 23% 0% 4.3% 156% 18%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +446.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +463.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +495.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +185.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +241%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 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 FatsFats +2975.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +114.8%
Contains more OtherOther +240.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.4%
Contains more WaterWater +142.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
34% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.138 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.225 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +15650%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1750.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Biscuit Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Opinion
Calories 353kcal 116kcal Biscuit
Protein 7g 7.73g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Fats 16.3g 0.53g Biscuit
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.4mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Net carbs 43.1g 14.26g Biscuit
Carbs 44.6g 20.76g Biscuit
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Magnesium 18mg 53mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium 235mg 24mg Biscuit
Potassium 121mg 278mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Iron 2.9mg 2.51mg Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g 3.3g Biscuit
Fiber 1.5g 6.5g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Copper 0.082mg 0.268mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Zinc 0.54mg 1.29mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phosphorus 164mg 156mg Biscuit
Sodium 580mg 4mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin A 82IU 15IU Biscuit
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin E 0.28mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Manganese 0.378mg 0.475mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Selenium 19.5µg 2.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.202mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.055mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 0.495mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.411mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.1mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 1.7µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Folate 61µg 208µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Choline 32.2mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Saturated Fat 4.324g 0.138g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 0.044g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 0.225g Biscuit
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.095mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Threonine 0.211mg 0.294mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.314mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Leucine 0.514mg 0.592mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Lysine 0.226mg 0.523mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Methionine 0.132mg 0.11mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.451mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Valine 0.313mg 0.368mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Histidine 0.161mg 0.24mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Biscuit
24%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 576mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.186g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.
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.

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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.