Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and chinese cuisine?
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is richer in folate, copper, fiber, iron, manganese, and vitamin B1, yet chinese cuisine is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin B12.
- Chinese cuisine's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 41% higher.
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 6 times more vitamin B1 than chinese cuisine. Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 0.202mg of vitamin B1, while chinese cuisine has 0.033mg.
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less sodium.
We used Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables types in this comparison.
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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 | +253.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +126.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +446.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +105.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +223.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +168% |
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 | +512.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +362.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2800% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +192.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +61% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2917.6% |
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:
7.08 g
Fats:
5.3 g
Carbs:
7.29 g
Water:
78.82 g
Other:
1.51 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +184.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +900% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60.6% |
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Protein
~7.08g
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
0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.13 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2665.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +846.7% |
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 51.3µg | 41% |
| Folate | 208µg | 45µg | 41% |
| Copper | 0.268mg | 0.049mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 6.5g | 1.5g | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.48µg | 20% |
| Iron | 2.51mg | 1.11mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 409mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.202mg | 0.033mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.475mg | 0.147mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.225g | 2.13g | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 11.6mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 156mg | 76mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 53mg | 15mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 6.7µg | 8% |
| Fats | 0.53g | 5.3g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 63µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.495mg | 1.32mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 14mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.161mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.138g | 0.978g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 0.82mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 20.76g | 7.29g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.044g | 1.217g | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.29mg | 1.5mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 278mg | 204mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.55g | 1% | |
| Calories | 116kcal | 105kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.411mg | 0.443mg | 1% |
| Protein | 7.73g | 7.08g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Starch | 1.82g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 14.26g | 5.79g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 3IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.3g | 2.41g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.058g | N/A |
| Choline | 32.2mg | 34.5mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.095mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.294mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.592mg | 0.525mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.158mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.451mg | 0.317mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.368mg | 0.327mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.24mg | 0.207mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.264g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.803g | N/A |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 405mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.89g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins