Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) vs. Adzuki bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and adzuki bean
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more folate, vitamin B1, and iron; however, adzuki bean is higher in potassium.
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) covers your daily folate needs 22% more than adzuki bean.
- Adzuki bean contains 2 times less vitamin B1 than cowpea (Black-eyed pea). Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 0.202mg of vitamin B1, while adzuki bean contains 0.115mg.
- The glycemic index of cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Beans, adzuki, 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +25.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +108.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +91.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20.6% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +75.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +71.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +44.8% |
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:
7.52 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
24.77 g
Water:
66.29 g
Other:
1.32 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +430% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40.4% |
~equal in
Protein
~7.52g
~equal in
Water
~66.29g
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
0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.021 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +388.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +971.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.9% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 208µg | 121µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.202mg | 0.115mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 278mg | 532mg | 7% |
| Choline | 32.2mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.51mg | 2mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.29mg | 1.77mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.475mg | 0.573mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 6.5g | 7.3g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.268mg | 0.298mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 1.2µg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 156mg | 168mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.225g | 0.021g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.495mg | 0.717mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.064mg | 1% |
| Calories | 116kcal | 128kcal | 1% |
| Carbs | 20.76g | 24.77g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.53g | 0.1g | 1% |
| Protein | 7.73g | 7.52g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.26g | 17.47g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 53mg | 52mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 28mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.3g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 4mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.411mg | 0.43mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.138g | 0.036g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.044g | 0.009g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.095mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.294mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.592mg | 0.632mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.451mg | 0.398mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.368mg | 0.387mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.24mg | 0.198mg | 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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Adzuki bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Adzuki bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.102g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Adzuki bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Adzuki bean 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 is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)