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Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) vs. Chickpea flour (besan) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and Chickpea flour (besan)

  • The amount of Copper, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Potassium in Chickpea flour (besan) is higher than in Cowpea (Black-eyed pea).
  • Chickpea flour (besan) covers your daily Copper needs 72% more than Cowpea (Black-eyed pea).

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

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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.
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
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9
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan)
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Calcium +87.5%
Contains more Iron +93.6%
Contains more Magnesium +213.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.8%
Contains more Potassium +204.3%
Contains more Zinc +117.8%
Contains more Copper +240.3%
Contains more Manganese +236.8%
Contains more Selenium +232%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 95% 38% 67% 25% 1% 36% 90% 62% 14%
Chickpea flour (besan)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 183% 119% 137% 75% 9% 77% 304% 209% 46%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Calcium +87.5%
Contains more Iron +93.6%
Contains more Magnesium +213.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.8%
Contains more Potassium +204.3%
Contains more Zinc +117.8%
Contains more Copper +240.3%
Contains more Manganese +236.8%
Contains more Selenium +232%

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.
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
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9
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan)
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +196.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +256%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +392%
Contains more Folate +110.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +435.3%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 2% 51% 13% 10% 25% 24% 156% 0% 5%
Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 17% 0% 0% 122% 25% 34% 37% 114% 328% 0% 23%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +196.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +256%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +392%
Contains more Folate +110.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +435.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
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Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan)
Contains more Water +581.3%
Contains more Protein +189.7%
Contains more Fats +1162.3%
Contains more Carbs +178.5%
Contains more Other +200%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
8% 21% 70%
Protein: 7.73 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 20.76 g
Water: 70.04 g
Other: 0.94 g
Chickpea flour (besan)
22% 7% 58% 10% 3%
Protein: 22.39 g
Fats: 6.69 g
Carbs: 57.82 g
Water: 10.28 g
Other: 2.82 g
Contains more Water +581.3%
Contains more Protein +189.7%
Contains more Fats +1162.3%
Contains more Carbs +178.5%
Contains more Other +200%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
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Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan)
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3318.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1225.8%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
34% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.138 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.225 g
Chickpea flour (besan)
13% 29% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.693 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.504 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.983 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3318.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1225.8%

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) Chickpea flour (besan)
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Chickpea flour (besan) Opinion
Net carbs 14.26g 47.02g Chickpea flour (besan)
Protein 7.73g 22.39g Chickpea flour (besan)
Fats 0.53g 6.69g Chickpea flour (besan)
Carbs 20.76g 57.82g Chickpea flour (besan)
Calories 116kcal 387kcal Chickpea flour (besan)
Sugar 3.3g 10.85g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Fiber 6.5g 10.8g Chickpea flour (besan)
Calcium 24mg 45mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Iron 2.51mg 4.86mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Magnesium 53mg 166mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Phosphorus 156mg 318mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Potassium 278mg 846mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Sodium 4mg 64mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Zinc 1.29mg 2.81mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Copper 0.268mg 0.912mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Manganese 0.475mg 1.6mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Selenium 2.5µg 8.3µg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin A 15IU 41IU Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 2µg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.83mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B1 0.202mg 0.486mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.106mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 1.762mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin B5 0.411mg 0.606mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.492mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Folate 208µg 437µg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin K 1.7µg 9.1µg Chickpea flour (besan)
Tryptophan 0.095mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Threonine 0.294mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Isoleucine 0.314mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Leucine 0.592mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Lysine 0.523mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Methionine 0.11mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phenylalanine 0.451mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Valine 0.368mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Histidine 0.24mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Saturated Fat 0.138g 0.693g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.044g 1.504g Chickpea flour (besan)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.225g 2.983g Chickpea flour (besan)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Chickpea flour (besan)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
24%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
58%
Chickpea flour (besan)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
117%
Chickpea flour (besan)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.555g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan) is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Chickpea flour (besan) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174288/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.