Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) vs. Chickpeas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and chickpeas
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more folate and vitamin B1; however, chickpeas are richer in manganese, copper, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Chickpeas cover your daily manganese needs 24% more than cowpea (Black-eyed pea).
- Chickpeas have 2 times less vitamin B1 than cowpea (Black-eyed pea). Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 0.202mg of vitamin B1, while chickpeas have 0.116mg.
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is 52, while the glycemic index of chickpeas is 36.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -42.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +104.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +31.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +116.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +48% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +74.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +43.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +225% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +39% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +135.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +32.9% |
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:
8.86 g
Fats:
2.59 g
Carbs:
27.42 g
Water:
60.21 g
Other:
0.92 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +388.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +32.1% |
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Other
~0.92g
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
0.269 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.156 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1225% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +413.8% |
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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| Manganese | 0.475mg | 1.03mg | 24% |
| Folate | 208µg | 172µg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.268mg | 0.352mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.202mg | 0.116mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.225g | 1.156g | 6% |
| Iron | 2.51mg | 2.89mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 6.5g | 7.6g | 4% |
| Fats | 0.53g | 2.59g | 3% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 49mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.139mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.411mg | 0.286mg | 3% |
| Choline | 32.2mg | 42.8mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 4µg | 2% |
| Protein | 7.73g | 8.86g | 2% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 3.7µg | 2% |
| Calories | 116kcal | 164kcal | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 156mg | 168mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.29mg | 1.53mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 20.76g | 27.42g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.138g | 0.269g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.044g | 0.583g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.063mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 1.3mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 53mg | 48mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.26g | 19.82g | N/A |
| Potassium | 278mg | 291mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.3g | 4.8g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 0.35mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.495mg | 0.526mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.095mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.294mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0.38mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.592mg | 0.631mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0.593mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.451mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.368mg | 0.372mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.24mg | 0.244mg | 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%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.131g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chickpeas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Chickpeas is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chickpeas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chickpeas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)