Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and amaranth
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more folate, fiber, vitamin B1, copper, and iron; however, amaranth is higher in manganese and selenium.
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) covers your daily folate needs 47% more than amaranth.
- Amaranth contains 13 times less vitamin B1 than cowpea (Black-eyed pea). Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 0.202mg of vitamin B1, while amaranth contains 0.015mg.
- The glycemic index of amaranth is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Amaranth grain, cooked.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +105.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +79.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +95.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +79.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +120% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +47.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1246.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +110.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +845.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.73 g
Fats:
0.53 g
Carbs:
20.76 g
Water:
70.04 g
Other:
0.94 g
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
1.58 g
Carbs:
18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
Other:
0.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +103.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +198.1% |
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Carbs
~18.69g
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Water
~75.16g
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 | 208µg | 22µg | 47% |
| Fiber | 6.5g | 2.1g | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.475mg | 0.854mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.202mg | 0.015mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.268mg | 0.149mg | 13% |
| Protein | 7.73g | 3.8g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.411mg | 8% | |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Choline | 32.2mg | 6% | |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 5.5µg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.51mg | 2.1mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.29mg | 0.86mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 278mg | 135mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.022mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 53mg | 65mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.225g | 2% | |
| Calcium | 24mg | 47mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.495mg | 0.235mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.53g | 1.58g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.113mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.138g | 1% | |
| Calories | 116kcal | 102kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 156mg | 148mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 20.76g | 18.69g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% | |
| Net carbs | 14.26g | 16.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.3g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 4mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 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% |
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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
23%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.138g)
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.