Brown sugar vs. Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between brown sugar and cowpea (Black-eyed pea)?
- Brown sugar is higher in calcium, yet cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is higher in folate, fiber, copper, iron, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B1, zinc, and magnesium.
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)'s daily need coverage for folate is 52% more.
- Brown sugar has 3 times more calcium than cowpea (Black-eyed pea). While brown sugar has 83mg of calcium, cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has only 24mg.
- The glycemic index of cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower.
We used Sugars, brown 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 more CalciumCalcium | +245.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +488.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +109% |
| Contains more IronIron | +253.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +470.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +4200% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +3800% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +642.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +108.3% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +211.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +143.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20700% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.12 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
98.09 g
Water:
1.34 g
Other:
0.45 g
Protein:
7.73 g
Fats:
0.53 g
Carbs:
20.76 g
Water:
70.04 g
Other:
0.94 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +372.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +6341.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +5126.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +108.9% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 1µg | 208µg | 52% |
| Carbs | 98.09g | 20.76g | 26% |
| Fiber | 0g | 6.5g | 26% |
| Copper | 0.047mg | 0.268mg | 25% |
| Iron | 0.71mg | 2.51mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 4mg | 156mg | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.064mg | 0.475mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.202mg | 17% |
| Protein | 0.12g | 7.73g | 15% |
| Calories | 380kcal | 116kcal | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.03mg | 1.29mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 53mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 24mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 0.411mg | 6% |
| Choline | 2.3mg | 32.2mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.1mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 278mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.055mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.225g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.28mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1.2µg | 2.5µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.11mg | 0.495mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.138g | 1% |
| Fats | 0g | 0.53g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 98.09g | 14.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 97.02g | 3.3g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 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% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
2%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Sugar (difference - 93.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.138g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)