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

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Important differences between corn syrup and cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

  • Corn syrup has less folate, iron, fiber, copper, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B1, zinc, magnesium, and vitamin B5.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)'s daily need coverage for folate is 52% more.
  • Corn syrup has a higher glycemic index than cowpea (Black-eyed pea).

The food varieties used in the comparison are Syrups, corn, dark 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 5.7% 5.4% 3.9% 14% 18% 1.1% 4.7% 20% 13% 16%
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 SeleniumSelenium +16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +562.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +531.8%
Contains more IronIron +578.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +405.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +3125%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1318.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +375%

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% 0% 0% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1736.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +511.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2375%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1687%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1011.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +142.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 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 CarbsCarbs +273.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +218.2%
Contains more OtherOther +135%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) DV% diff.
Folate 0µg 208µg 52%
Iron 0.37mg 2.51mg 27%
Fiber 0g 6.5g 26%
Copper 0.053mg 0.268mg 24%
Phosphorus 11mg 156mg 21%
Carbs 77.59g 20.76g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.202mg 16%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.475mg 16%
Protein 0g 7.73g 15%
Magnesium 8mg 53mg 11%
Zinc 0.04mg 1.29mg 11%
Calories 286kcal 116kcal 9%
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.411mg 8%
Sodium 155mg 4mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.1mg 7%
Potassium 44mg 278mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.055mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 0.495mg 3%
Choline 13.3mg 32.2mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.225g 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.28mg 2%
Fats 0g 0.53g 1%
Saturated fat 0g 0.138g 1%
Calcium 18mg 24mg 1%
Selenium 2.9µg 2.5µg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.7µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 77.59g 14.26g N/A
Sugar 77.59g 3.3g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.044g 0%
Tryptophan 0.095mg 0%
Threonine 0.294mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0.592mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.451mg 0%
Valine 0.368mg 0%
Histidine 0.24mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup 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
1%
Corn syrup
23%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.138g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.