Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

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

Compare

How are Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and Black turtle bean different?

  • Black turtle bean has more Copper, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, Manganese, and Vitamin B6 than Cowpea (Black-eyed pea).
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Black turtle bean is 81% higher.

Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Beans, black turtle, mature seeds, raw are the varieties used in this article.

Infographic

Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) vs Black turtle bean infographic
Infographic link

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 less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Calcium +566.7%
Contains more Iron +246.6%
Contains more Magnesium +201.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +182.1%
Contains more Potassium +439.6%
Contains more Zinc +70.5%
Contains more Copper +273.1%
Contains more Manganese +110.5%
Contains more Selenium +28%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 95% 38% 67% 25% 1% 36% 90% 62% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 327% 115% 189% 133% 2% 60% 334% 131% 18%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Calcium +566.7%
Contains more Iron +246.6%
Contains more Magnesium +201.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +182.1%
Contains more Potassium +439.6%
Contains more Zinc +70.5%
Contains more Copper +273.1%
Contains more Manganese +110.5%
Contains more Selenium +28%

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 E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +345.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +294.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +186%
Contains more Folate +113.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +229.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 2% 51% 13% 10% 25% 24% 156% 0% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 5% 0% 0% 225% 45% 37% 54% 66% 334% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +345.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +294.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +186%
Contains more Folate +113.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +229.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +536.7%
Contains more Protein +174.9%
Contains more Fats +69.8%
Contains more Carbs +204.7%
Contains more Other +283%
8% 21% 70%
Protein: 7.73 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 20.76 g
Water: 70.04 g
Other: 0.94 g
21% 63% 11% 4%
Protein: 21.25 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 63.25 g
Water: 11 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more Water +536.7%
Contains more Protein +174.9%
Contains more Fats +69.8%
Contains more Carbs +204.7%
Contains more Other +283%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72%
34% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.138 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.225 g
33% 11% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.232 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.078 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.387 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72%

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 Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Black turtle bean Opinion
Net carbs 14.26g 47.75g Black turtle bean
Protein 7.73g 21.25g Black turtle bean
Fats 0.53g 0.9g Black turtle bean
Carbs 20.76g 63.25g Black turtle bean
Calories 116kcal 339kcal Black turtle bean
Sugar 3.3g 2.12g Black turtle bean
Fiber 6.5g 15.5g Black turtle bean
Calcium 24mg 160mg Black turtle bean
Iron 2.51mg 8.7mg Black turtle bean
Magnesium 53mg 160mg Black turtle bean
Phosphorus 156mg 440mg Black turtle bean
Potassium 278mg 1500mg Black turtle bean
Sodium 4mg 9mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Zinc 1.29mg 2.2mg Black turtle bean
Copper 0.268mg 1mg Black turtle bean
Manganese 0.475mg 1mg Black turtle bean
Selenium 2.5µg 3.2µg Black turtle bean
Vitamin A 15IU 17IU Black turtle bean
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.21mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B1 0.202mg 0.9mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.193mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 1.955mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B5 0.411mg 0.899mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.286mg Black turtle bean
Folate 208µg 444µg Black turtle bean
Vitamin K 1.7µg 5.6µg Black turtle bean
Tryptophan 0.095mg 0.252mg Black turtle bean
Threonine 0.294mg 0.894mg Black turtle bean
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.938mg Black turtle bean
Leucine 0.592mg 1.697mg Black turtle bean
Lysine 0.523mg 1.459mg Black turtle bean
Methionine 0.11mg 0.32mg Black turtle bean
Phenylalanine 0.451mg 1.149mg Black turtle bean
Valine 0.368mg 1.112mg Black turtle bean
Histidine 0.24mg 0.592mg Black turtle bean
Saturated Fat 0.138g 0.232g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.044g 0.078g Black turtle bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.225g 0.387g Black turtle bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Black turtle bean
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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)
65%
Black turtle bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
135%
Black turtle bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.094g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
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 is richer in minerals?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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/175186/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.