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

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What are the main differences between Black gram and Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)?

  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has less Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6 than Black gram.
  • Black gram's daily need coverage for Copper is 79% higher.
  • Black gram has 5 times more Magnesium than Cowpea (Black-eyed pea). Black gram has 267mg of Magnesium, while Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 53mg.

We used Mungo beans, mature seeds, raw and Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types in this comparison.

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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 gram
Black gram
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1
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Contains more Calcium +475%
Contains more Iron +201.6%
Contains more Magnesium +403.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +142.9%
Contains more Potassium +253.6%
Contains more Zinc +159.7%
Contains more Copper +266%
Contains more Manganese +221.5%
Contains more Selenium +228%
Contains less Sodium -89.5%
Black gram
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 284% 191% 163% 87% 5% 92% 327% 200% 45%
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 +475%
Contains more Iron +201.6%
Contains more Magnesium +403.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +142.9%
Contains more Potassium +253.6%
Contains more Zinc +159.7%
Contains more Copper +266%
Contains more Manganese +221.5%
Contains more Selenium +228%
Contains less Sodium -89.5%

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 gram
Black gram
7
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3
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Contains more Vitamin A +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +361.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +192.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +181%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Folate - 208
Black gram
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 69% 59% 28% 55% 65% 162% 0% 0%
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 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +361.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +192.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +181%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Folate - 208

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Black gram
Black gram
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Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Contains more Protein +226.1%
Contains more Fats +209.4%
Contains more Carbs +184.2%
Contains more Other +257.4%
Contains more Water +548.5%
Black gram
25% 59% 11% 3%
Protein: 25.21 g
Fats: 1.64 g
Carbs: 58.99 g
Water: 10.8 g
Other: 3.36 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 +226.1%
Contains more Fats +209.4%
Contains more Carbs +184.2%
Contains more Other +257.4%
Contains more Water +548.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Black gram
Black gram
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Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +93.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +376%
Black gram
9% 7% 84%
Saturated Fat: 0.114 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.085 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.071 g
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
34% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.138 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.225 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +93.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +376%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Black gram Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 gram Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Opinion
Net carbs 40.69g 14.26g Black gram
Protein 25.21g 7.73g Black gram
Fats 1.64g 0.53g Black gram
Carbs 58.99g 20.76g Black gram
Calories 341kcal 116kcal Black gram
Sugar 3.3g Black gram
Fiber 18.3g 6.5g Black gram
Calcium 138mg 24mg Black gram
Iron 7.57mg 2.51mg Black gram
Magnesium 267mg 53mg Black gram
Phosphorus 379mg 156mg Black gram
Potassium 983mg 278mg Black gram
Sodium 38mg 4mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Zinc 3.35mg 1.29mg Black gram
Copper 0.981mg 0.268mg Black gram
Manganese 1.527mg 0.475mg Black gram
Selenium 8.2µg 2.5µg Black gram
Vitamin A 23IU 15IU Black gram
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.28mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B1 0.273mg 0.202mg Black gram
Vitamin B2 0.254mg 0.055mg Black gram
Vitamin B3 1.447mg 0.495mg Black gram
Vitamin B5 0.906mg 0.411mg Black gram
Vitamin B6 0.281mg 0.1mg Black gram
Folate 216µg 208µg Black gram
Vitamin K 1.7µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.095mg Black gram
Threonine 0.875mg 0.294mg Black gram
Isoleucine 1.287mg 0.314mg Black gram
Leucine 2.089mg 0.592mg Black gram
Lysine 1.674mg 0.523mg Black gram
Methionine 0.367mg 0.11mg Black gram
Phenylalanine 1.473mg 0.451mg Black gram
Valine 1.416mg 0.368mg Black gram
Histidine 0.706mg 0.24mg Black gram
Saturated Fat 0.114g 0.138g Black gram
Monounsaturated Fat 0.085g 0.044g Black gram
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 0.225g Black gram

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Black gram 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
36%
Black gram
24%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
143%
Black gram
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Black gram
Black gram is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black gram
Black gram is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black gram
Black gram 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 gram - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174259/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.