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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.
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 45% 16% 20% 66% 46% 23% 67% 0.91% 54% 14%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.3%
Contains more IronIron +43.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +92.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +55.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +120.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~156mg
~equal in Selenium ~2.5µg

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 3.3% 1.9% 3% 0% 38% 17% 28% 26% 13% 0% 6.8% 71% 16%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +72.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +121.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +203%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +58.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.433mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~29.6mg

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% 18% 73%
Protein: 7.54 g
Fats: 0.55 g
Carbs: 18.34 g
Water: 72.51 g
Other: 1.06 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.2%
Contains more OtherOther +12.8%
~equal in Protein ~7.54g
~equal in Fats ~0.55g
~equal in Water ~72.51g

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
9% 7% 84%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.359 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +51.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -72.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Black gram
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar 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 gram Opinion
Calories 116kcal 105kcal Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Protein 7.73g 7.54g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Fats 0.53g 0.55g Black gram
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1mg Black gram
Net carbs 14.26g 11.94g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Carbs 20.76g 18.34g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Magnesium 53mg 63mg Black gram
Calcium 24mg 53mg Black gram
Potassium 278mg 231mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Iron 2.51mg 1.75mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Sugar 3.3g 2.01g Black gram
Fiber 6.5g 6.4g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Copper 0.268mg 0.139mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Zinc 1.29mg 0.83mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phosphorus 156mg 156mg
Sodium 4mg 7mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin A 15IU 31IU Black gram
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 2µg Black gram
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.15mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Manganese 0.475mg 0.412mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Selenium 2.5µg 2.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.202mg 0.15mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.075mg Black gram
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 1.5mg Black gram
Vitamin B5 0.411mg 0.433mg Black gram
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.058mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin K 1.7µg 2.7µg Black gram
Folate 208µg 94µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Choline 32.2mg 29.6mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Saturated Fat 0.138g 0.038g Black gram
Monounsaturated Fat 0.044g 0.029g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.225g 0.359g Black gram
Tryptophan 0.095mg 0.078mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Threonine 0.294mg 0.262mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.385mg Black gram
Leucine 0.592mg 0.625mg Black gram
Lysine 0.523mg 0.5mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Methionine 0.11mg 0.11mg
Phenylalanine 0.451mg 0.44mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Valine 0.368mg 0.423mg Black gram
Histidine 0.24mg 0.211mg 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 gram
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 gram
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
35%
Black gram

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Black gram
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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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 gram - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172427/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.