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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 B12, and Vitamin C.
  • 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.
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
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2
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
Contains more Iron +126.1%
Contains more Magnesium +253.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.3%
Contains more Potassium +36.3%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Copper +446.9%
Contains more Manganese +223.1%
Contains more Zinc +16.3%
Contains more Selenium +168%
Equal in Calcium - 22
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 95% 38% 67% 25% 1% 36% 90% 62% 14%
Chinese cuisine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Contains more Iron +126.1%
Contains more Magnesium +253.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.3%
Contains more Potassium +36.3%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Copper +446.9%
Contains more Manganese +223.1%
Contains more Zinc +16.3%
Contains more Selenium +168%
Equal in Calcium - 22

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)
2
:
9
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
Contains more Vitamin B1 +512.1%
Contains more Folate +362.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +8313.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2917.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.055
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.443
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%
Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +512.1%
Contains more Folate +362.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +8313.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2917.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.055
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.443

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
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3
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
Contains more Carbs +184.8%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Water +12.5%
Contains more Other +60.6%
Equal in Protein - 7.08
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
Chinese cuisine
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more Carbs +184.8%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Water +12.5%
Contains more Other +60.6%
Equal in Protein - 7.08

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
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2
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2665.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +846.7%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
34% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.138 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.225 g
Chinese cuisine
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2665.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Chinese cuisine
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Chinese cuisine Opinion
Net carbs 14.26g 5.79g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Protein 7.73g 7.08g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Fats 0.53g 5.3g Chinese cuisine
Carbs 20.76g 7.29g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calories 116kcal 105kcal Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 3.3g 2.41g Chinese cuisine
Fiber 6.5g 1.5g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium 24mg 22mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Iron 2.51mg 1.11mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Magnesium 53mg 15mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phosphorus 156mg 76mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Potassium 278mg 204mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Sodium 4mg 409mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Zinc 1.29mg 1.5mg Chinese cuisine
Copper 0.268mg 0.049mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Manganese 0.475mg 0.147mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Selenium 2.5µg 6.7µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 15IU 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 63µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.82mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 0.4mg 11.6mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.202mg 0.033mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.055mg
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 1.32mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B5 0.411mg 0.443mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.161mg Chinese cuisine
Folate 208µg 45µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 1.7µg 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.095mg 0.083mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Threonine 0.294mg 0.313mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.314mg
Leucine 0.592mg 0.525mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Lysine 0.523mg 0.552mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.11mg 0.158mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.451mg 0.317mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Valine 0.368mg 0.327mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Histidine 0.24mg 0.207mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Trans Fat 0g 0.058g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Saturated Fat 0.138g 0.978g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.044g 1.217g Chinese cuisine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.225g 2.13g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Chinese cuisine
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)
39%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 405mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.89g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.