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

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How are nougat and cowpea (Black-eyed pea) different?

  • Nougat is higher in vitamin E; however, cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is richer in folate, iron, vitamin B1, copper, phosphorus, fiber, zinc, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for folate for cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is 51% higher.
  • Nougat contains 12 times more saturated fat than cowpea (Black-eyed pea). While nougat contains 1.667g of saturated fat, cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains only 0.138g.
  • Nougat has a lower glycemic index (32) than cowpea (Black-eyed pea) (52).

Candies, nougat, with almonds 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.
Nougat
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 9.6% 9.3% 22% 45% 11% 24% 4.3% 40% 14%
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 +33.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +65.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +164.8%
Contains more IronIron +325.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +207.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +183.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +56.3%
~equal in Selenium ~2.5µg

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.
Nougat
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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% 0% 55% 0% 3.3% 34% 9% 3.6% 4.6% 1.3% 0% 3.8% 2.8%
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% 0.33% 5.6% 0% 51% 13% 9.3% 25% 23% 0% 4.3% 156% 18%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +889.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +169.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1453.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +585%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +4060%
Contains more CholineCholine +531.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.495mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nougat
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3% 2% 92% 2%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 92.39 g
Water: 2.15 g
Other: 0.46 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 +215.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +345%
Contains more ProteinProtein +132.1%
Contains more WaterWater +3157.7%
Contains more OtherOther +104.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nougat
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Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.667 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nougat Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) DV% diff.
Folate 5µg 208µg 51%
Iron 0.59mg 2.51mg 24%
Carbs 92.39g 20.76g 24%
Vitamin E 2.77mg 0.28mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.202mg 16%
Copper 0.134mg 0.268mg 15%
Phosphorus 55mg 156mg 14%
Calories 398kcal 116kcal 14%
Fiber 3.3g 6.5g 13%
Protein 3.33g 7.73g 9%
Zinc 0.42mg 1.29mg 8%
Manganese 0.304mg 0.475mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.667g 0.138g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 0.411mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.055mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.1mg 6%
Choline 5.1mg 32.2mg 5%
Potassium 105mg 278mg 5%
Magnesium 32mg 53mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.225g 2%
Fats 1.67g 0.53g 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.7µg 1%
Sodium 33mg 4mg 1%
Calcium 32mg 24mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 89.09g 14.26g N/A
Sugar 44.97g 3.3g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Selenium 2.6µg 2.5µg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.478mg 0.495mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nougat 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
9%
Nougat
23%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Nougat
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Nougat
Nougat is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.529g)
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 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. Nougat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169060/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.