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

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Differences between Brussels sprout and Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

  • Brussels sprout has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, while Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more Folate, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, and Magnesium.
  • Brussels sprout's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 146% higher.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 213 times less Vitamin C than Brussels sprout. Brussels sprout contains 85mg of Vitamin C, while Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 0.4mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Brussels sprouts, raw and Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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.
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
2
:
8
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Potassium +39.9%
Contains more Iron +79.3%
Contains more Magnesium +130.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +126.1%
Contains less Sodium -84%
Contains more Zinc +207.1%
Contains more Copper +282.9%
Contains more Manganese +40.9%
Contains more Selenium +56.3%
Brussels sprout
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
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 +75%
Contains more Potassium +39.9%
Contains more Iron +79.3%
Contains more Magnesium +130.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +126.1%
Contains less Sodium -84%
Contains more Zinc +207.1%
Contains more Copper +282.9%
Contains more Manganese +40.9%
Contains more Selenium +56.3%

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.
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
7
:
3
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Contains more Vitamin A +4926.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +21150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119%
Contains more Vitamin K +10311.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33%
Contains more Folate +241%
Brussels sprout
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
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 +4926.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +21150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119%
Contains more Vitamin K +10311.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33%
Contains more Folate +241%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
2
:
3
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Contains more Water +22.8%
Contains more Other +45.7%
Contains more Protein +128.7%
Contains more Fats +76.7%
Contains more Carbs +132%
Brussels sprout
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 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 Water +22.8%
Contains more Other +45.7%
Contains more Protein +128.7%
Contains more Fats +76.7%
Contains more Carbs +132%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
2
:
1
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67900%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +91.3%
Brussels sprout
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 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 -55.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67900%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +91.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprout Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Opinion
Net carbs 5.15g 14.26g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Protein 3.38g 7.73g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Fats 0.3g 0.53g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Carbs 8.95g 20.76g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calories 43kcal 116kcal Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g 3.3g Brussels sprout
Fiber 3.8g 6.5g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium 42mg 24mg Brussels sprout
Iron 1.4mg 2.51mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Magnesium 23mg 53mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phosphorus 69mg 156mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Potassium 389mg 278mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 25mg 4mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Zinc 0.42mg 1.29mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Copper 0.07mg 0.268mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Manganese 0.337mg 0.475mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Selenium 1.6µg 2.5µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin A 754IU 15IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 1µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.28mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 85mg 0.4mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.202mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.055mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.495mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.411mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.1mg Brussels sprout
Folate 61µg 208µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin K 177µg 1.7µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.095mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Threonine 0.12mg 0.294mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.314mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Leucine 0.152mg 0.592mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Lysine 0.154mg 0.523mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Methionine 0.032mg 0.11mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.451mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Valine 0.155mg 0.368mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Histidine 0.076mg 0.24mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.138g Brussels sprout
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.044g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.225g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprout 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
81%
Brussels sprout
24%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprout
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.076g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout 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. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.