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

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Important differences between chorizo and cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

  • Chorizo has more vitamin B12, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3; however, cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more folate and fiber.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 83% more.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has a higher glycemic index than chorizo.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 2.4% 35% 60% 27% 93% 64% 161% 5.2% 115%
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 PotassiumPotassium +43.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +164.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +744%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +194.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more IronIron +57.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +235%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1087.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~156mg

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.
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 0% 0% 4.4% 23% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +211.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +936.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +172.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +430%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +200.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +27.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +10300%
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.7µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 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 ProteinProtein +211.8%
Contains more FatsFats +7120.8%
Contains more OtherOther +317%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1016.1%
Contains more WaterWater +119.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.38 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 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 +41718.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1437.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2µg 0µg 83%
Saturated fat 14.38g 0.138g 65%
Fats 38.27g 0.53g 58%
Sodium 1235mg 4mg 54%
Folate 2µg 208µg 52%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 0.044g 46%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.202mg 36%
Selenium 21.1µg 2.5µg 34%
Protein 24.1g 7.73g 33%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.1mg 33%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 0.495mg 29%
Fiber 0g 6.5g 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.225g 22%
Copper 0.08mg 0.268mg 21%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.475mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.055mg 19%
Zinc 3.41mg 1.29mg 19%
Calories 455kcal 116kcal 17%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.411mg 14%
Choline 96.7mg 32.2mg 12%
Iron 1.59mg 2.51mg 12%
Magnesium 18mg 53mg 8%
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU 8%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg 8%
Carbs 1.86g 20.76g 6%
Potassium 398mg 278mg 4%
Calcium 8mg 24mg 2%
Phosphorus 150mg 156mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 1.86g 14.26g N/A
Sugar 0g 3.3g N/A
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.28mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.7µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.095mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0.294mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 0.592mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.451mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0.368mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0.24mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo 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
65%
Chorizo
23%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 1231mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.242g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo 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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.