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

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Important differences between Chinese broccoli and Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

  • Chinese broccoli has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more Folate, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Fiber, Manganese, and Vitamin B1.
  • Chinese broccoli's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 69% more.
  • Chinese broccoli has 82 times more Vitamin A RAE than Cowpea (Black-eyed pea). Chinese broccoli has 82µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 1µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Broccoli, chinese, cooked 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 Calcium +316.7%
Contains more Iron +348.2%
Contains more Magnesium +194.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +280.5%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Zinc +230.8%
Contains more Copper +339.3%
Contains more Manganese +79.9%
Contains more Selenium +92.3%
Equal in Potassium - 278
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 95% 38% 67% 25% 1% 36% 90% 62% 14%
Contains more Calcium +316.7%
Contains more Iron +348.2%
Contains more Magnesium +194.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +280.5%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Zinc +230.8%
Contains more Copper +339.3%
Contains more Manganese +79.9%
Contains more Selenium +92.3%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +10820%
Contains more Vitamin E +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +6950%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +165.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +4888.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +158.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +110.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 99% 10% 0% 94% 24% 34% 9% 10% 17% 75% 0% 212%
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 +10820%
Contains more Vitamin E +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +6950%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +165.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +4888.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +158.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +110.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +35.8%
Contains more Water +33.6%
Contains more Protein +578.1%
Contains more Carbs +444.9%
Contains more Other +19%
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 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 +35.8%
Contains more Water +33.6%
Contains more Protein +578.1%
Contains more Carbs +444.9%
Contains more Other +19%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.7%
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
34% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.138 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.225 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese broccoli Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Opinion
Net carbs 1.31g 14.26g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Protein 1.14g 7.73g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Fats 0.72g 0.53g Chinese broccoli
Carbs 3.81g 20.76g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calories 22kcal 116kcal Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Sugar 0.84g 3.3g Chinese broccoli
Fiber 2.5g 6.5g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium 100mg 24mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.56mg 2.51mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Magnesium 18mg 53mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phosphorus 41mg 156mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Potassium 261mg 278mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Sodium 7mg 4mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Zinc 0.39mg 1.29mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Copper 0.061mg 0.268mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Manganese 0.264mg 0.475mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Selenium 1.3µg 2.5µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin A 1638IU 15IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 82µg 1µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.48mg 0.28mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 28.2mg 0.4mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.202mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.055mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 0.495mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 0.411mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.1mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Folate 99µg 208µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin K 84.8µg 1.7µg Chinese broccoli
Tryptophan 0.095mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Threonine 0.294mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Isoleucine 0.314mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Leucine 0.592mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Lysine 0.523mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Methionine 0.11mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phenylalanine 0.451mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Valine 0.368mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Histidine 0.24mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Saturated Fat 0.11g 0.138g Chinese broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g 0.044g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 0.225g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chinese broccoli 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
48%
Chinese broccoli
24%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.