Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and basil?
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is higher in folate, fiber, phosphorus, and vitamin B1, yet basil is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, vitamin C, calcium, and copper.
- Basil's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 344% more.
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 6 times more vitamin B1 than basil. While cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 0.202mg of vitamin B1, basil has only 0.034mg.
- The glycemic index of cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower.
We used Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Basil, fresh types in this article.
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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 ZincZinc | +59.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +178.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +733.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +637.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +26.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +43.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +141.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +494.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +96.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +205.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +182.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +4400% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +26300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +185.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +82.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +55% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +24300% |
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:
3.15 g
Fats:
0.64 g
Carbs:
2.65 g
Water:
92.06 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +145.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +683.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +59.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.138 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.225 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.389 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +72.9% |
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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| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 414.8µg | 344% |
| Folate | 208µg | 68µg | 35% |
| Manganese | 0.475mg | 1.148mg | 29% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 264µg | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 18mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 6.5g | 1.6g | 20% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 177mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.202mg | 0.034mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 156mg | 56mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.268mg | 0.385mg | 13% |
| Protein | 7.73g | 3.15g | 9% |
| Iron | 2.51mg | 3.17mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 20.76g | 2.65g | 6% |
| Calories | 116kcal | 23kcal | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.29mg | 0.81mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 0.3µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.155mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.411mg | 0.209mg | 4% |
| Choline | 32.2mg | 11.4mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 53mg | 64mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.495mg | 0.902mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 0.8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.076mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 278mg | 295mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.225g | 0.389g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.53g | 0.64g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.26g | 1.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.3g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.138g | 0.041g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.044g | 0.088g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.095mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.294mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.592mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.451mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.368mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.24mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
104%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.097g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
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.