Chocolate cake vs. Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between chocolate cake and cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
- Chocolate cake has more choline, selenium, and vitamin B2; however, cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more folate, fiber, iron, and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for folate for cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is 45% higher.
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has a higher glycemic index than chocolate cake.
Food types used in this article are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting 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 | +150% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +376% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +65.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +98.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +55.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +29.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +87% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +47.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +69.6% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +287.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +129.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +298.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +43.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +143.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +670.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
7.73 g
Fats:
0.53 g
Carbs:
20.76 g
Water:
70.04 g
Other:
0.94 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +2749.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +157.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +91.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +187% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 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 | +13625% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1127.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 27µg | 208µg | 45% |
| Saturated fat | 5.43g | 0.138g | 24% |
| Fats | 15.1g | 0.53g | 22% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6.5g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 0mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.761g | 0.225g | 17% |
| Choline | 128.4mg | 32.2mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 11.9µg | 2.5µg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.039g | 0.044g | 15% |
| Sodium | 315mg | 4mg | 14% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 116kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.055mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 2.51mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 53.4g | 20.76g | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.28mg | 0.475mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.268mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 106mg | 156mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.1mg | 5% |
| Protein | 5.3g | 7.73g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 0.202mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 1.29mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 53mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 24mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.137mg | 0.495mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 278mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 0.411mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 51.8g | 14.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.3g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.202mg | 0.294mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.24mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.407mg | 0.592mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.268mg | 0.523mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg | 0.451mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.283mg | 0.368mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.12mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
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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
19%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 311mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.292g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $2)