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

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Significant differences between corned beef and cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

  • Corned beef has more vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B3; however, cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is richer in folate, fiber, and manganese.
  • Corned beef covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 68% more than cowpea (Black-eyed pea).
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is 52, while the glycemic index of corned beef is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
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 ZincZinc +255%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1212%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +341.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +91.7%
Contains more IronIron +34.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +74%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2059.1%

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% 3.2% 1.5% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +512.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +114.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +676.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +3366.7%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.411mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 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 +135.1%
Contains more FatsFats +3481.1%
Contains more OtherOther +175.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4317%
Contains more WaterWater +17.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 57% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 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 +20854.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +197.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0µg 68%
Selenium 32.8µg 2.5µg 55%
Folate 6µg 208µg 51%
Sodium 973mg 4mg 42%
Cholesterol 98mg 0mg 33%
Zinc 4.58mg 1.29mg 30%
Fats 18.98g 0.53g 28%
Saturated fat 6.34g 0.138g 28%
Fiber 0g 6.5g 26%
Monounsaturated fat 9.22g 0.044g 23%
Protein 18.17g 7.73g 21%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.475mg 20%
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 0.495mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.202mg 15%
Copper 0.154mg 0.268mg 13%
Magnesium 12mg 53mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.1mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.055mg 9%
Iron 1.86mg 2.51mg 8%
Choline 69.2mg 32.2mg 7%
Calories 251kcal 116kcal 7%
Carbs 0.47g 20.76g 7%
Potassium 145mg 278mg 4%
Phosphorus 125mg 156mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 0.225g 3%
Calcium 8mg 24mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.28mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 0.47g 14.26g N/A
Sugar 0g 3.3g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.411mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1.7µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.095mg 0%
Threonine 0.726mg 0.294mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 1.445mg 0.592mg 0%
Lysine 1.536mg 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.473mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.451mg 0%
Valine 0.901mg 0.368mg 0%
Histidine 0.58mg 0.24mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corned beef 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
33%
Corned beef
23%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
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 - 98mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 969mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.202g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.