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

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

  • Chickpea raw has more manganese, folate, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, fiber, iron, phosphorus, and zinc than cowpea (Black-eyed pea).
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for chickpea raw is 906% higher.
  • Chickpea raw has a lower glycemic index (36) than cowpea (Black-eyed pea) (52).

Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, raw are the varieties 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 56% 17% 63% 162% 219% 75% 108% 3.1% 2779% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +49.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +137.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +158.3%
Contains more IronIron +71.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +144.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +114%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +61.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4385.5%

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 13% 1% 16% 0% 119% 49% 29% 95% 123% 0% 23% 418% 54%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +136.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +285.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +211.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +286.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +435%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +429.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +167.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +208.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
20% 6% 63% 8% 3%
Protein: 20.47 g
Fats: 6.04 g
Carbs: 62.95 g
Water: 7.68 g
Other: 2.86 g
Contains more WaterWater +812%
Contains more ProteinProtein +164.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1039.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +203.2%
Contains more OtherOther +204.3%

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
13% 29% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.603 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.731 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3029.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1113.8%

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 raw
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 raw DV% diff.
Manganese 0.475mg 21.306mg 906%
Folate 208µg 557µg 87%
Copper 0.268mg 0.656mg 43%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.535mg 33%
Protein 7.73g 20.47g 25%
Vitamin B5 0.411mg 1.588mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.202mg 0.477mg 23%
Iron 2.51mg 4.31mg 23%
Fiber 6.5g 12.2g 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.225g 2.731g 17%
Carbs 20.76g 62.95g 14%
Phosphorus 156mg 252mg 14%
Calories 116kcal 378kcal 13%
Zinc 1.29mg 2.76mg 13%
Potassium 278mg 718mg 13%
Choline 32.2mg 99.3mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.212mg 12%
Fats 0.53g 6.04g 8%
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 1.541mg 7%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 9µg 6%
Magnesium 53mg 79mg 6%
Selenium 2.5µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 4mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.82mg 4%
Calcium 24mg 57mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.044g 1.377g 3%
Saturated fat 0.138g 0.603g 2%
Sodium 4mg 24mg 1%
Net carbs 14.26g 50.75g N/A
Sugar 3.3g 10.7g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.095mg 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.294mg 0.766mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.882mg 0%
Leucine 0.592mg 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 1.377mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.451mg 1.103mg 0%
Valine 0.368mg 0.865mg 0%
Histidine 0.24mg 0.566mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Chickpea raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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)
72%
Chickpea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
348%
Chickpea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.465g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw 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 raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173756/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.