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Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and candy bar

  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more folate and iron; however, candy bar is richer in vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin E, zinc, and phosphorus.
  • Candy bar covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 11762% more than cowpea (Black-eyed pea).
  • Candy bar has 3 times less folate than cowpea (Black-eyed pea). Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 208µg of folate, while candy bar has 75µg.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Candies, peanut bar.

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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 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
Contains more IronIron +158.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +107.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +225%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +188.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +205.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +97.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +161.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +88%

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% 0.33% 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% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +102%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +177.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1364.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1500.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +101.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +152900%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~29.4mg

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
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +4277.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +100.5%
Contains more FatsFats +6258.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +128.3%
Contains more OtherOther +91.5%

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
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +37902.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4633.3%

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) Candy bar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Candy bar DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 153mg 11762%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.225g 10.65g 70%
Copper 0.268mg 0.774mg 56%
Fats 0.53g 33.7g 51%
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 7.922mg 46%
Monounsaturated fat 0.044g 16.721g 42%
Manganese 0.475mg 1.243mg 33%
Folate 208µg 75µg 33%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 4.1mg 25%
Zinc 1.29mg 3.94mg 24%
Phosphorus 156mg 308mg 22%
Saturated fat 0.138g 4.678g 21%
Calories 116kcal 522kcal 20%
Iron 2.51mg 0.97mg 19%
Protein 7.73g 15.5g 16%
Magnesium 53mg 110mg 14%
Fiber 6.5g 4.1g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.202mg 0.1mg 9%
Carbs 20.76g 47.4g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.411mg 0.83mg 8%
Sodium 4mg 156mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.14mg 7%
Calcium 24mg 78mg 5%
Potassium 278mg 407mg 4%
Selenium 2.5µg 4.7µg 4%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0µg 1%
Choline 32.2mg 29.4mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 14.26g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 3.3g 42.22g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.095mg 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.294mg 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 0.592mg 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.451mg 0.787mg 0%
Valine 0.368mg 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.24mg 0.385mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Candy bar
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
23%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
2748%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 152mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.