Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and cereal
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more fiber, while cereal has more vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
- Cereal's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 507% higher.
- Cereal contains 5 times less fiber than cowpea (Black-eyed pea). Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 6.5g of fiber, while cereal contains 1.4g.
- The amount of sodium in cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower.
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is 52, while the glycemic index of cereal is 69.
The food types used in this comparison are Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands).
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +178.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +140% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +164.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +95.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +102.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1257% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +489.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +66.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +152% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +81.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +9525% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +81300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3012.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +6936.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5883.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +5886% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.73 g
Fats:
0.53 g
Carbs:
20.76 g
Water:
70.04 g
Other:
0.94 g
Protein:
6.06 g
Fats:
1.08 g
Carbs:
86.85 g
Water:
3.78 g
Other:
2.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1752.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +103.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +318.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +137.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.138 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.225 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.354 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +363.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +57.3% |
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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| Vitamin B1 | 0.202mg | 6.288mg | 507% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 5.986mg | 453% |
| Iron | 2.51mg | 34.06mg | 394% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 3.87mg | 293% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.495mg | 29.62mg | 182% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 814µg | 90% |
| Zinc | 1.29mg | 7.6mg | 57% |
| Folate | 208µg | 52% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 38.5mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 795mg | 34% |
| Carbs | 20.76g | 86.85g | 22% |
| Fiber | 6.5g | 1.4g | 20% |
| Copper | 0.268mg | 0.137mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.475mg | 0.79mg | 14% |
| Calories | 116kcal | 378kcal | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 156mg | 77mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 53mg | 19mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 6.3µg | 7% |
| Choline | 32.2mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 278mg | 105mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.411mg | 0.226mg | 4% |
| Protein | 7.73g | 6.06g | 3% |
| Fats | 0.53g | 1.08g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.225g | 0.354g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.138g | 0.26g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.26g | 85.45g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.3g | 10.35g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.044g | 0.204g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.095mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.294mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.592mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.451mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.368mg | 0.344mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.24mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 0% |
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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%
371%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
183%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 791mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.122g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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