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

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What are the differences between cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and caramel?

  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is higher in folate, iron, copper, fiber, and manganese, yet caramel is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and calcium.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)'s daily need coverage for folate is 51% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower.
  • The glycemic index of cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower.

We used Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Candies, caramels 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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +211.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.9%
Contains more IronIron +1692.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1388.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +193.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4218.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +475%

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 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +234.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +5100%
Contains more CholineCholine +302.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +365.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.4mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.8µg

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
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +68%
Contains more WaterWater +724%
Contains more FatsFats +1428.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +270.9%
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
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3404.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1445.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Caramel DV% diff.
Folate 208µg 4µg 51%
Iron 2.51mg 0.14mg 30%
Copper 0.268mg 0.018mg 28%
Fiber 6.5g 0g 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.225g 3.478g 22%
Manganese 0.475mg 0.011mg 20%
Carbs 20.76g 77g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.256mg 15%
Calories 116kcal 382kcal 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Fats 0.53g 8.1g 12%
Saturated fat 0.138g 2.476g 11%
Calcium 24mg 138mg 11%
Sodium 4mg 245mg 10%
Magnesium 53mg 17mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.202mg 0.103mg 8%
Zinc 1.29mg 0.44mg 8%
Phosphorus 156mg 114mg 6%
Protein 7.73g 4.6g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.044g 1.542g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.411mg 0.62mg 4%
Choline 32.2mg 8mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.056mg 3%
Potassium 278mg 214mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 0.148mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.46mg 1%
Selenium 2.5µg 1.8µg 1%
Vitamin A 1µg 12µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 14.26g 77g N/A
Sugar 3.3g 65.5g N/A
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.8µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.095mg 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.294mg 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 0.592mg 0.417mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.451mg 0.205mg 0%
Valine 0.368mg 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.24mg 0.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Caramel
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)
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Sugar (difference - 62.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 241mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.338g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.