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

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How are Cauliflower and Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) different?

  • Cauliflower is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin K, while Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is higher in Folate, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
  • Cauliflower covers your daily need of Vitamin C 53% more than Cowpea (Black-eyed pea).
  • Cauliflower contains 9 times more Vitamin K than Cowpea (Black-eyed pea). Cauliflower contains 15.5µg of Vitamin K, while Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 1.7µg.

Cauliflower, raw and Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types were 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.
Cauliflower
Cauliflower
1
:
9
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Contains more Iron +497.6%
Contains more Magnesium +253.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +254.5%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Contains more Zinc +377.8%
Contains more Copper +587.2%
Contains more Manganese +206.5%
Contains more Selenium +316.7%
Equal in Calcium - 24
Equal in Potassium - 278
Cauliflower
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
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 Iron +497.6%
Contains more Magnesium +253.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +254.5%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Contains more Zinc +377.8%
Contains more Copper +587.2%
Contains more Manganese +206.5%
Contains more Selenium +316.7%
Equal in Calcium - 24
Equal in Potassium - 278

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.
Cauliflower
Cauliflower
6
:
4
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Contains more Vitamin C +11950%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84%
Contains more Vitamin K +811.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +304%
Contains more Folate +264.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.055
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.495
Cauliflower
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 161% 13% 14% 10% 41% 43% 43% 0% 39%
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 C +11950%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84%
Contains more Vitamin K +811.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +304%
Contains more Folate +264.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.055
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.495

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cauliflower
Cauliflower
1
:
4
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Contains more Water +31.5%
Contains more Protein +302.6%
Contains more Fats +89.3%
Contains more Carbs +317.7%
Contains more Other +23.7%
Cauliflower
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 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 +31.5%
Contains more Protein +302.6%
Contains more Fats +89.3%
Contains more Carbs +317.7%
Contains more Other +23.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cauliflower
Cauliflower
1
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2
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +625.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.138
Cauliflower
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
34% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.138 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.225 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +625.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.138

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cauliflower 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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cauliflower Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Opinion
Net carbs 2.97g 14.26g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Protein 1.92g 7.73g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Fats 0.28g 0.53g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Carbs 4.97g 20.76g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calories 25kcal 116kcal Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 1.91g 3.3g Cauliflower
Fiber 2g 6.5g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium 22mg 24mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Iron 0.42mg 2.51mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Magnesium 15mg 53mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phosphorus 44mg 156mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Potassium 299mg 278mg Cauliflower
Sodium 30mg 4mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Zinc 0.27mg 1.29mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Copper 0.039mg 0.268mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Manganese 0.155mg 0.475mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Selenium 0.6µg 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 0.08mg 0.28mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin C 48.2mg 0.4mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.202mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.055mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B3 0.507mg 0.495mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B5 0.667mg 0.411mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.184mg 0.1mg Cauliflower
Folate 57µg 208µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin K 15.5µg 1.7µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.095mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Threonine 0.076mg 0.294mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Isoleucine 0.071mg 0.314mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Leucine 0.106mg 0.592mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Lysine 0.217mg 0.523mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Methionine 0.02mg 0.11mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.451mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Valine 0.125mg 0.368mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Histidine 0.056mg 0.24mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Saturated Fat 0.13g 0.138g Cauliflower
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.044g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 0.225g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cauliflower 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
30%
Cauliflower
24%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Cauliflower
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
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?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.39g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.