Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and Buckwheat
- The amount of Folate, Iron, Fiber, Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Potassium in Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is higher than in Buckwheat.
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) covers your daily need of Folate 49% more than Buckwheat.
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Buckwheat. While Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 0.202mg of Vitamin B1, Buckwheat contains only 0.04mg.
- The amount of Sugar in Buckwheat is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked.
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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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Calcium
+242.9%
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Iron
+213.8%
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Phosphorus
+122.9%
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Potassium
+215.9%
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Zinc
+111.5%
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Copper
+83.6%
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Manganese
+17.9%
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Selenium
+13.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 51
Equal in Sodium - 4
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Calcium
+242.9%
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Iron
+213.8%
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Phosphorus
+122.9%
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Potassium
+215.9%
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Zinc
+111.5%
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Copper
+83.6%
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Manganese
+17.9%
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Selenium
+13.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 51
Equal in Sodium - 4
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 A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+211.1%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+405%
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Vitamin B2
+41%
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Vitamin B5
+14.5%
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Vitamin B6
+29.9%
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Folate
+1385.7%
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Vitamin B3
+89.9%
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Vitamin K
+11.8%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+211.1%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+405%
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Vitamin B2
+41%
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Vitamin B5
+14.5%
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Vitamin B6
+29.9%
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Folate
+1385.7%
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Vitamin B3
+89.9%
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Vitamin K
+11.8%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+128.7%
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+118.6%
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Fats
+17%
Equal in Carbs - 19.94
Equal in Water - 75.63
Protein:
7.73 g
Fats:
0.53 g
Carbs:
20.76 g
Water:
70.04 g
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0.94 g
Protein:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.62 g
Carbs:
19.94 g
Water:
75.63 g
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0.43 g
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Protein
+128.7%
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+118.6%
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Fats
+17%
Equal in Carbs - 19.94
Equal in Water - 75.63
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+19.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+327.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.134
Saturated Fat:
0.138 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.225 g
Saturated Fat:
0.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.188 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+19.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+327.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.134
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 14.26g | 17.24g |
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Protein | 7.73g | 3.38g |
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Fats | 0.53g | 0.62g |
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Carbs | 20.76g | 19.94g |
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Calories | 116kcal | 92kcal |
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Fructose | 0.1g |
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Sugar | 3.3g | 0.9g |
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Fiber | 6.5g | 2.7g |
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Calcium | 24mg | 7mg |
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Iron | 2.51mg | 0.8mg |
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Magnesium | 53mg | 51mg |
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Phosphorus | 156mg | 70mg |
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Potassium | 278mg | 88mg |
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Sodium | 4mg | 4mg | |
Zinc | 1.29mg | 0.61mg |
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Copper | 0.268mg | 0.146mg |
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Manganese | 0.475mg | 0.403mg |
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Selenium | 2.5µg | 2.2µg |
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Vitamin A | 15IU | 0IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 0µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 0.09mg |
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Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.202mg | 0.04mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.039mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.495mg | 0.94mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.411mg | 0.359mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.077mg |
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Folate | 208µg | 14µg |
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Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1.9µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.095mg | 0.049mg |
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Threonine | 0.294mg | 0.129mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0.127mg |
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Leucine | 0.592mg | 0.212mg |
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Lysine | 0.523mg | 0.172mg |
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Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.044mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.451mg | 0.133mg |
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Valine | 0.368mg | 0.173mg |
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Histidine | 0.24mg | 0.079mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.138g | 0.134g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.044g | 0.188g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.225g | 0.188g |
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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%

8%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%

24%

Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?

Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?

Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Buckwheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Buckwheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)