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Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and chocolate cake

  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more folate, fiber, iron, and manganese; however, chocolate cake has more choline, selenium, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for folate for cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is 45% higher.
  • Chocolate cake has 4 times less fiber than cowpea (Black-eyed pea). Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 6.5g of fiber, while chocolate cake has 1.6g.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in saturated fat.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has a higher glycemic index than chocolate cake.

Food types used in this article are Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.

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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 23% 18% 12% 60% 69% 19% 45% 41% 37% 65%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +65.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +98.6%
Contains more IronIron +55.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +87%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +69.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +150%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +376%

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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 35% 49% 21% 18% 9.5% 20% 0% 20% 70%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +143.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +670.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +287.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +129.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +298.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +45.8%
Contains more WaterWater +187%
Contains more FatsFats +2749.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +157.2%
Contains more OtherOther +91.5%

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
38% 42% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.761 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13625%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1127.1%

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) Chocolate cake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Chocolate cake DV% diff.
Folate 208µg 27µg 45%
Saturated fat 0.138g 5.43g 24%
Fats 0.53g 15.1g 22%
Fiber 6.5g 1.6g 20%
Cholesterol 0mg 58mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.225g 2.761g 17%
Choline 32.2mg 128.4mg 17%
Selenium 2.5µg 11.9µg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 0.044g 6.039g 15%
Sodium 4mg 315mg 14%
Calories 116kcal 371kcal 13%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.213mg 12%
Iron 2.51mg 1.61mg 11%
Carbs 20.76g 53.4g 11%
Manganese 0.475mg 0.28mg 8%
Copper 0.268mg 0.207mg 7%
Phosphorus 156mg 106mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.041mg 5%
Protein 7.73g 5.3g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.202mg 0.141mg 5%
Zinc 1.29mg 0.69mg 5%
Magnesium 53mg 32mg 5%
Calcium 24mg 60mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 1.137mg 4%
Potassium 278mg 140mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.411mg 0.304mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 14.26g 51.8g N/A
Sugar 3.3g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.095mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.294mg 0.202mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.24mg 0%
Leucine 0.592mg 0.407mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0.268mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0.116mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.451mg 0.265mg 0%
Valine 0.368mg 0.283mg 0%
Histidine 0.24mg 0.12mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Chocolate cake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
19%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 311mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.292g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.