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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.

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 Calcium +245.8%
Contains more Iron +253.5%
Contains more Magnesium +488.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +3800%
Contains more Potassium +109%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Zinc +4200%
Contains more Copper +470.2%
Contains more Manganese +642.2%
Contains more Selenium +108.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 95% 38% 67% 25% 1% 36% 90% 62% 14%
Contains more Calcium +245.8%
Contains more Iron +253.5%
Contains more Magnesium +488.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +3800%
Contains more Potassium +109%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Zinc +4200%
Contains more Copper +470.2%
Contains more Manganese +642.2%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +211.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.9%
Contains more Folate +20700%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 8% 10% 1% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +211.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.9%
Contains more Folate +20700%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +372.5%
Contains more Protein +6341.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +5126.9%
Contains more Other +108.9%
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 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 Carbs +372.5%
Contains more Protein +6341.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +5126.9%
Contains more Other +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.
Brown sugar Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Opinion
Net carbs 98.09g 14.26g Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 7.73g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Fats 0g 0.53g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Carbs 98.09g 20.76g Brown sugar
Calories 380kcal 116kcal Brown sugar
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g 3.3g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Fiber 0g 6.5g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium 83mg 24mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.71mg 2.51mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Magnesium 9mg 53mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phosphorus 4mg 156mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Potassium 133mg 278mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Sodium 28mg 4mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Zinc 0.03mg 1.29mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Copper 0.047mg 0.268mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Manganese 0.064mg 0.475mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Selenium 1.2µg 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 0mg 0.28mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
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 0.11mg 0.495mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.411mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.1mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Folate 1µg 208µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin K 0µg 1.7µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Tryptophan 0.095mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Threonine 0.294mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Isoleucine 0.314mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Leucine 0.592mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Lysine 0.523mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Methionine 0.11mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phenylalanine 0.451mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Valine 0.368mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Histidine 0.24mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Saturated Fat 0g 0.138g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.044g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.225g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar 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
2%
Brown sugar
24%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Sugar (difference - 93.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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 Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.138g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.