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

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

  • Caramel is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Calcium, yet Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is higher in Folate, Iron, Copper, Fiber, and Manganese.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)'s daily need coverage for Folate is 51% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower.

We used Candies, caramels 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 +475%
Contains more Iron +1692.9%
Contains more Magnesium +211.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.8%
Contains more Potassium +29.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +193.2%
Contains more Copper +1388.9%
Contains more Manganese +4218.2%
Contains more Selenium +38.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
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 +1692.9%
Contains more Magnesium +211.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.8%
Contains more Potassium +29.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +193.2%
Contains more Copper +1388.9%
Contains more Manganese +4218.2%
Contains more Selenium +38.9%

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 +180%
Contains more Vitamin E +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +365.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +234.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.6%
Contains more Folate +5100%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.4
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.7
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
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 +180%
Contains more Vitamin E +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +365.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +234.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.6%
Contains more Folate +5100%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.4
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1428.3%
Contains more Carbs +270.9%
Contains more Other +91.5%
Contains more Protein +68%
Contains more Water +724%
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 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 Fats +1428.3%
Contains more Carbs +270.9%
Contains more Other +91.5%
Contains more Protein +68%
Contains more Water +724%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3404.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1445.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
34% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.138 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.225 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3404.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1445.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Opinion
Net carbs 77g 14.26g Caramel
Protein 4.6g 7.73g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Fats 8.1g 0.53g Caramel
Carbs 77g 20.76g Caramel
Calories 382kcal 116kcal Caramel
Sugar 65.5g 3.3g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Fiber 0g 6.5g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium 138mg 24mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 2.51mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Magnesium 17mg 53mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phosphorus 114mg 156mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Potassium 214mg 278mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Sodium 245mg 4mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Zinc 0.44mg 1.29mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Copper 0.018mg 0.268mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Manganese 0.011mg 0.475mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Selenium 1.8µg 2.5µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin A 42IU 15IU Caramel
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 1µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.28mg Caramel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.4mg
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.202mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.055mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.495mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.411mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.1mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Folate 4µg 208µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.7µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.095mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Threonine 0.192mg 0.294mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.314mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Leucine 0.417mg 0.592mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Lysine 0.338mg 0.523mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Methionine 0.107mg 0.11mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.451mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Valine 0.285mg 0.368mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Histidine 0.115mg 0.24mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Saturated Fat 2.476g 0.138g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 0.044g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.225g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel 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
16%
Caramel
24%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
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 - 62.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 241mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.338g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.