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Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) vs. Black turtle bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and Black turtle bean

  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more Folate, and Manganese, however, Black turtle bean is richer in Fiber.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) covers your daily Folate needs 31% more than Black turtle bean.
  • Black turtle bean has 10 times less Sugar than Cowpea (Black-eyed pea). Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 3.3g of Sugar, while Black turtle bean has 0.32g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Beans, black turtle, 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 38% 7.2% 25% 94% 89% 35% 67% 0.52% 62% 14%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 35% 17% 38% 107% 90% 21% 65% 0.39% 43% 6.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +69.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +108.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +129.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55.8%
Contains more IronIron +13.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25%
~equal in Magnesium ~49mg
~equal in Copper ~0.269mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~152mg

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 1.3% 0.9% 5.6% 0% 51% 13% 9.3% 25% 23% 0% 4.3% 156% 18%
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% 0.36% 17% 0% 56% 13% 9.9% 16% 18% 0% 8.3% 65% 18%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +210.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +94.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.056mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.527mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~32.6mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 21% 70%
Protein: 7.73 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 20.76 g
Water: 70.04 g
Other: 0.94 g
8% 24% 66%
Protein: 8.18 g
Fats: 0.35 g
Carbs: 24.35 g
Water: 65.74 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more FatsFats +51.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.3%
Contains more OtherOther +46.8%
~equal in Protein ~8.18g
~equal in Water ~65.74g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.138 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.225 g
33% 11% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.149 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +46.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +51%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -35.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Black turtle bean Opinion
Calories 116kcal 130kcal Black turtle bean
Protein 7.73g 8.18g Black turtle bean
Fats 0.53g 0.35g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Net carbs 14.26g 16.05g Black turtle bean
Carbs 20.76g 24.35g Black turtle bean
Magnesium 53mg 49mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium 24mg 55mg Black turtle bean
Potassium 278mg 433mg Black turtle bean
Iron 2.51mg 2.85mg Black turtle bean
Sugar 3.3g 0.32g Black turtle bean
Fiber 6.5g 8.3g Black turtle bean
Copper 0.268mg 0.269mg Black turtle bean
Zinc 1.29mg 0.76mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phosphorus 156mg 152mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Sodium 4mg 3mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin A 15IU 6IU Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.87mg Black turtle bean
Manganese 0.475mg 0.327mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Selenium 2.5µg 1.2µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B1 0.202mg 0.225mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.056mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 0.527mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B5 0.411mg 0.26mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.077mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin K 1.7µg 3.3µg Black turtle bean
Folate 208µg 86µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Choline 32.2mg 32.6mg Black turtle bean
Saturated Fat 0.138g 0.089g Black turtle bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.044g 0.03g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.225g 0.149g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Tryptophan 0.095mg 0.097mg Black turtle bean
Threonine 0.294mg 0.344mg Black turtle bean
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.361mg Black turtle bean
Leucine 0.592mg 0.653mg Black turtle bean
Lysine 0.523mg 0.562mg Black turtle bean
Methionine 0.11mg 0.123mg Black turtle bean
Phenylalanine 0.451mg 0.442mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Valine 0.368mg 0.428mg Black turtle bean
Histidine 0.24mg 0.228mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Black turtle bean
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
24%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
17%
Black turtle bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
42%
Black turtle bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.049g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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. Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173759/nutrients
  2. Black turtle bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175187/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.