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

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Important differences between Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and Chorizo

  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more Folate, and Fiber, however, Chorizo has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 83% more.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Chorizo, pork and beef.

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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)
7
:
3
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +57.9%
Contains more Magnesium +194.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +235%
Contains more Manganese +1087.5%
Contains more Potassium +43.2%
Contains more Zinc +164.3%
Contains more Selenium +744%
Equal in Phosphorus - 150
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 95% 38% 67% 25% 1% 36% 90% 62% 14%
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +57.9%
Contains more Magnesium +194.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +235%
Contains more Manganese +1087.5%
Contains more Potassium +43.2%
Contains more Zinc +164.3%
Contains more Selenium +744%
Equal in Phosphorus - 150

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)
5
:
7
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +10300%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +211.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +936.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +172.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +430%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
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%
Chorizo
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 45% 0% 158% 70% 97% 68% 123% 2% 251% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +10300%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +211.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +936.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +172.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +430%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
2
:
3
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Carbs +1016.1%
Contains more Water +119.9%
Contains more Protein +211.8%
Contains more Fats +7120.8%
Contains more Other +317%
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
Chorizo
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 g
Contains more Carbs +1016.1%
Contains more Water +119.9%
Contains more Protein +211.8%
Contains more Fats +7120.8%
Contains more Other +317%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
1
:
2
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41718.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1437.8%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
34% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.138 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.225 g
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41718.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1437.8%

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) Chorizo
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 14.26g 1.86g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Protein 7.73g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 0.53g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 20.76g 1.86g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calories 116kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Sugar 3.3g 0g Chorizo
Fiber 6.5g 0g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium 24mg 8mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Iron 2.51mg 1.59mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Magnesium 53mg 18mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phosphorus 156mg 150mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Potassium 278mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 4mg 1235mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Zinc 1.29mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Copper 0.268mg 0.08mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Manganese 0.475mg 0.04mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Selenium 2.5µg 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin A 15IU 0IU Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.22mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin D 0IU 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 0µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B1 0.202mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 0.411mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 208µg 2µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B12 0µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.6µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Tryptophan 0.095mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 0.294mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 0.314mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 0.592mg 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 0.523mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.11mg 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 0.451mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.368mg 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.24mg 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Saturated Fat 0.138g 14.38g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.044g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.225g 3.46g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Chorizo
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)
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 1231mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.242g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.