Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) vs. Black gram — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and Black gram?
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is higher in Folate, Copper, and Iron, yet Black gram is higher in Vitamin B3.
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)'s daily need coverage for Folate is 29% more.
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 2 times more Copper than Black gram. While Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 0.268mg of Copper, Black gram has only 0.139mg.
We used Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Mungo beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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.
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Iron
+43.4%
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Potassium
+20.3%
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Sodium
-42.9%
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Zinc
+55.4%
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Copper
+92.8%
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Manganese
+15.3%
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Calcium
+120.8%
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Magnesium
+18.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 156
Equal in Selenium - 2.5
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Iron
+43.4%
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Potassium
+20.3%
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Sodium
-42.9%
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Zinc
+55.4%
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Copper
+92.8%
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Manganese
+15.3%
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Calcium
+120.8%
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Magnesium
+18.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 156
Equal in Selenium - 2.5
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.
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Vitamin E
+86.7%
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Vitamin B1
+34.7%
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Vitamin B6
+72.4%
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Folate
+121.3%
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Vitamin A
+106.7%
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Vitamin C
+150%
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Vitamin B2
+36.4%
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Vitamin B3
+203%
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Vitamin K
+58.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.433
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Vitamin E
+86.7%
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Vitamin B1
+34.7%
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Vitamin B6
+72.4%
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Folate
+121.3%
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Vitamin A
+106.7%
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Vitamin C
+150%
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Vitamin B2
+36.4%
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Vitamin B3
+203%
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Vitamin K
+58.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.433
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+13.2%
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+12.8%
Equal in Protein - 7.54
Equal in Fats - 0.55
Equal in Water - 72.51
Protein:
7.73 g
Fats:
0.53 g
Carbs:
20.76 g
Water:
70.04 g
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0.94 g
Protein:
7.54 g
Fats:
0.55 g
Carbs:
18.34 g
Water:
72.51 g
Other:
1.06 g
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Carbs
+13.2%
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Other
+12.8%
Equal in Protein - 7.54
Equal in Fats - 0.55
Equal in Water - 72.51
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+51.7%
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Saturated Fat
-72.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+59.6%
Saturated Fat:
0.138 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.225 g
Saturated Fat:
0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.359 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+51.7%
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Saturated Fat
-72.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+59.6%
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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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 14.26g | 11.94g |
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Protein | 7.73g | 7.54g |
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Fats | 0.53g | 0.55g |
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Carbs | 20.76g | 18.34g |
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Calories | 116kcal | 105kcal |
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Sugar | 3.3g | 2.01g |
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Fiber | 6.5g | 6.4g |
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Calcium | 24mg | 53mg |
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Iron | 2.51mg | 1.75mg |
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Magnesium | 53mg | 63mg |
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Phosphorus | 156mg | 156mg | |
Potassium | 278mg | 231mg |
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Sodium | 4mg | 7mg |
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Zinc | 1.29mg | 0.83mg |
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Copper | 0.268mg | 0.139mg |
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Manganese | 0.475mg | 0.412mg |
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Selenium | 2.5µg | 2.5µg | |
Vitamin A | 15IU | 31IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 2µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 0.15mg |
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Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 1mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.202mg | 0.15mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.075mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.495mg | 1.5mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.411mg | 0.433mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.058mg |
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Folate | 208µg | 94µg |
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Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 2.7µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.095mg | 0.078mg |
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Threonine | 0.294mg | 0.262mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0.385mg |
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Leucine | 0.592mg | 0.625mg |
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Lysine | 0.523mg | 0.5mg |
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Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.11mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.451mg | 0.44mg |
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Valine | 0.368mg | 0.423mg |
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Histidine | 0.24mg | 0.211mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.138g | 0.038g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.044g | 0.029g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.225g | 0.359g |
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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%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%

35%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Black gram is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Black gram is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Black gram is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?

Black gram is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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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