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

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Differences between cereal and cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

  • Cereal has more vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin C, while cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more fiber.
  • Cereal's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 507% higher.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 199 times less sodium than cereal. Cereal contains 795mg of sodium, while cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 4mg.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is 52, while the glycemic index of cereal is 69.

The food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) 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.
Cereal
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 3% 9.3% 1277% 46% 207% 33% 104% 103% 34%
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 IronIron +1257%
Contains more ZincZinc +489.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +66.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +152%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +178.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +140%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +164.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +95.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +102.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%

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.
Cereal
6
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 128% 271% 1.6% 0% 1572% 893% 555% 14% 1381% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 CVitamin C +9525%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +81300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3012.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +6936.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5883.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +5886%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +250%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +81.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cereal
3
6% 87% 4% 2%
Protein: 6.06 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 86.85 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 2.23 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 +103.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +318.4%
Contains more OtherOther +137.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1752.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cereal
2
32% 25% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.354 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +363.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +57.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -46.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cereal Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 6.288mg 0.202mg 507%
Vitamin B6 5.986mg 0.1mg 453%
Iron 34.06mg 2.51mg 394%
Vitamin B2 3.87mg 0.055mg 293%
Vitamin B3 29.62mg 0.495mg 182%
Vitamin A 814µg 1µg 90%
Zinc 7.6mg 1.29mg 57%
Folate 208µg 52%
Vitamin C 38.5mg 0.4mg 42%
Sodium 795mg 4mg 34%
Carbs 86.85g 20.76g 22%
Fiber 1.4g 6.5g 20%
Copper 0.137mg 0.268mg 15%
Manganese 0.79mg 0.475mg 14%
Calories 378kcal 116kcal 13%
Phosphorus 77mg 156mg 11%
Magnesium 19mg 53mg 8%
Selenium 6.3µg 2.5µg 7%
Choline 32.2mg 6%
Potassium 105mg 278mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.411mg 4%
Protein 6.06g 7.73g 3%
Fats 1.08g 0.53g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.354g 0.225g 1%
Saturated fat 0.26g 0.138g 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.7µg 1%
Calcium 10mg 24mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.28mg 1%
Net carbs 85.45g 14.26g N/A
Sugar 10.35g 3.3g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.204g 0.044g 0%
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.095mg 0%
Threonine 0.241mg 0.294mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.26mg 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0.767mg 0.592mg 0%
Lysine 0.113mg 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.13mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.365mg 0.451mg 0%
Valine 0.344mg 0.368mg 0%
Histidine 0.162mg 0.24mg 0%
Fructose 0.26g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cereal 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
371%
Cereal
23%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
183%
Cereal
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 - 7.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 791mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.122g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal
Cereal is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. 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.