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

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How are cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and cauliflower different?

  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is richer in folate, iron, copper, fiber, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B1, and zinc, while cauliflower is higher in vitamin C and vitamin K.
  • Cauliflower covers your daily need for vitamin C, 53% more than cowpea (Black-eyed pea).
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 7 times more copper than cauliflower. Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 0.268mg of copper, while cauliflower contains 0.039mg.

Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Cauliflower, raw types were used 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 11% 6.6% 26% 16% 13% 7.4% 19% 3.9% 20% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +253.3%
Contains more IronIron +497.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +587.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +377.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +254.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +206.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +316.7%
~equal in Calcium ~22mg
~equal in Potassium ~299mg

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 161% 0% 1.6% 0% 13% 14% 9.5% 40% 42% 0% 39% 43% 24%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +304%
Contains more FolateFolate +264.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +11950%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +84%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +811.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +37.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.06mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.507mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +302.6%
Contains more FatsFats +89.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +317.7%
Contains more OtherOther +23.7%
Contains more WaterWater +31.5%

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
67% 17% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.031 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +29.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +625.8%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.13g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Cauliflower DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.4mg 48.2mg 53%
Folate 208µg 57µg 38%
Iron 2.51mg 0.42mg 26%
Copper 0.268mg 0.039mg 25%
Fiber 6.5g 2g 18%
Phosphorus 156mg 44mg 16%
Manganese 0.475mg 0.155mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.202mg 0.05mg 13%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 15.5µg 12%
Protein 7.73g 1.92g 12%
Magnesium 53mg 15mg 9%
Zinc 1.29mg 0.27mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.184mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.411mg 0.667mg 5%
Calories 116kcal 25kcal 5%
Carbs 20.76g 4.97g 5%
Selenium 2.5µg 0.6µg 3%
Choline 32.2mg 44.3mg 2%
Sodium 4mg 30mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.08mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.225g 0.031g 1%
Potassium 278mg 299mg 1%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Fats 0.53g 0.28g 0%
Net carbs 14.26g 2.97g N/A
Calcium 24mg 22mg 0%
Sugar 3.3g 1.91g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 0.507mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.138g 0.13g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.044g 0.034g 0%
Tryptophan 0.095mg 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.294mg 0.076mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.071mg 0%
Leucine 0.592mg 0.106mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0.217mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.451mg 0.065mg 0%
Valine 0.368mg 0.125mg 0%
Histidine 0.24mg 0.056mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Cauliflower
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)
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.39g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.