Chickpeas vs. Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between chickpeas and cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
- Chickpeas have more manganese, copper, and polyunsaturated fat; however, cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is richer in folate and vitamin B1.
- Chickpeas cover your daily manganese needs 24% more than cowpea (Black-eyed pea).
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 5 times less polyunsaturated fat than chickpeas. Chickpeas have 1.156g of polyunsaturated fat, while cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 0.225g.
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is 52, while the glycemic index of chickpeas is 36.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +104.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +31.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +116.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +48% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +10.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +225% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +39% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +135.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +32.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +74.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +43.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.86 g
Fats:
2.59 g
Carbs:
27.42 g
Water:
60.21 g
Other:
0.92 g
Protein:
7.73 g
Fats:
0.53 g
Carbs:
20.76 g
Water:
70.04 g
Other:
0.94 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +388.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +32.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.3% |
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Other
~0.94g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.269 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.156 g
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 | +1225% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +413.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.03mg | 0.475mg | 24% |
| Folate | 172µg | 208µg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.352mg | 0.268mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.116mg | 0.202mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.156g | 0.225g | 6% |
| Iron | 2.89mg | 2.51mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 7.6g | 6.5g | 4% |
| Fats | 2.59g | 0.53g | 3% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 24mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.139mg | 0.1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.286mg | 0.411mg | 3% |
| Choline | 42.8mg | 32.2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 4µg | 1.7µg | 2% |
| Protein | 8.86g | 7.73g | 2% |
| Selenium | 3.7µg | 2.5µg | 2% |
| Calories | 164kcal | 116kcal | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 168mg | 156mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.53mg | 1.29mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 27.42g | 20.76g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.269g | 0.138g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.583g | 0.044g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.063mg | 0.055mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 48mg | 53mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 19.82g | 14.26g | N/A |
| Potassium | 291mg | 278mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.8g | 3.3g | N/A |
| Sodium | 7mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 0.28mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.526mg | 0.495mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.329mg | 0.294mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.38mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.631mg | 0.592mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.593mg | 0.523mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.475mg | 0.451mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.372mg | 0.368mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.244mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
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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
21%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.131g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chickpeas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Chickpeas is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chickpeas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chickpeas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)