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

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

  • Chives are higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium, however, Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is richer in Folate, Fiber, Phosphorus, Copper, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Chives is 176% higher.
  • Chives contain 218 times more Vitamin A RAE than Cowpea (Black-eyed pea). While Chives contain 218µg of Vitamin A RAE, Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains only 1µg.

Chives, raw and Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt are the varieties 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.
Chives
Chives
3
:
7
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Contains more Calcium +283.3%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Iron +56.9%
Contains more Magnesium +26.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +169%
Contains more Zinc +130.4%
Contains more Copper +70.7%
Contains more Manganese +27.3%
Contains more Selenium +177.8%
Equal in Potassium - 278
Chives
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 60% 30% 25% 27% 1% 16% 53% 49% 5%
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 Calcium +283.3%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Iron +56.9%
Contains more Magnesium +26.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +169%
Contains more Zinc +130.4%
Contains more Copper +70.7%
Contains more Manganese +27.3%
Contains more Selenium +177.8%
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.
Chives
Chives
6
:
4
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Contains more Vitamin A +28920%
Contains more Vitamin C +14425%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38%
Contains more Vitamin K +12411.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +159%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.9%
Contains more Folate +98.1%
Chives
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 262% 5% 0% 194% 20% 27% 13% 20% 32% 79% 0% 532%
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 A +28920%
Contains more Vitamin C +14425%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38%
Contains more Vitamin K +12411.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +159%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.9%
Contains more Folate +98.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chives
Chives
3
:
2
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Contains more Fats +37.7%
Contains more Water +29.4%
Contains more Protein +136.4%
Contains more Carbs +377.2%
Equal in Other - 0.94
Chives
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 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 Fats +37.7%
Contains more Water +29.4%
Contains more Protein +136.4%
Contains more Carbs +377.2%
Equal in Other - 0.94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chives
Chives
2
:
1
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +115.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.138
Chives
29% 19% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.146 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.267 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 +115.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.7%
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.
Chives Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Chives Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Opinion
Net carbs 1.85g 14.26g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Protein 3.27g 7.73g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Fats 0.73g 0.53g Chives
Carbs 4.35g 20.76g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calories 30kcal 116kcal Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Sugar 1.85g 3.3g Chives
Fiber 2.5g 6.5g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium 92mg 24mg Chives
Iron 1.6mg 2.51mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Magnesium 42mg 53mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phosphorus 58mg 156mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Potassium 296mg 278mg Chives
Sodium 3mg 4mg Chives
Zinc 0.56mg 1.29mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Copper 0.157mg 0.268mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Manganese 0.373mg 0.475mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Selenium 0.9µg 2.5µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin A 4353IU 15IU Chives
Vitamin A RAE 218µg 1µg Chives
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.28mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin C 58.1mg 0.4mg Chives
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.202mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.055mg Chives
Vitamin B3 0.647mg 0.495mg Chives
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.411mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.1mg Chives
Folate 105µg 208µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin K 212.7µg 1.7µg Chives
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.095mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Threonine 0.128mg 0.294mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Isoleucine 0.139mg 0.314mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Leucine 0.195mg 0.592mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Lysine 0.163mg 0.523mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Methionine 0.036mg 0.11mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phenylalanine 0.105mg 0.451mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Valine 0.145mg 0.368mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Histidine 0.057mg 0.24mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Saturated Fat 0.146g 0.138g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.095g 0.044g Chives
Polyunsaturated fat 0.267g 0.225g Chives

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chives 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
98%
Chives
24%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Chives
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 is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chives
Chives is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chives
Chives is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Chives
Chives 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. Chives - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169994/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.