Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and Cornmeal
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more Copper, Manganese, Fiber, and Phosphorus, however, Cornmeal is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Iron, Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
- Cornmeal covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 29% more than Cowpea (Black-eyed pea).
- Cornmeal contains 4 times less Copper than Cowpea (Black-eyed pea). Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 0.268mg of Copper, while Cornmeal contains 0.076mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow.
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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.
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Calcium
+700%
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Magnesium
+65.6%
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Phosphorus
+57.6%
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Potassium
+95.8%
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Sodium
-42.9%
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Zinc
+95.5%
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Copper
+252.6%
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Manganese
+173%
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Iron
+73.7%
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Selenium
+320%
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+700%
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Magnesium
+65.6%
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Phosphorus
+57.6%
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Potassium
+95.8%
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Sodium
-42.9%
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Zinc
+95.5%
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Copper
+252.6%
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Manganese
+173%
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Iron
+73.7%
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Selenium
+320%
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.
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Vitamin E
+133.3%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+71.3%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+1326.7%
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Vitamin B1
+172.8%
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Vitamin B2
+594.5%
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Vitamin B3
+903.6%
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Vitamin B6
+82%
Equal in Folate - 209
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Vitamin E
+133.3%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+71.3%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+1326.7%
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Vitamin B1
+172.8%
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Vitamin B2
+594.5%
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Vitamin B3
+903.6%
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Vitamin B6
+82%
Equal in Folate - 209
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+526.5%
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+84.3%
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Fats
+230.2%
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Carbs
+282.7%
Equal in Protein - 7.11
Protein:
7.73 g
Fats:
0.53 g
Carbs:
20.76 g
Water:
70.04 g
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0.94 g
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7.11 g
Fats:
1.75 g
Carbs:
79.45 g
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11.18 g
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0.51 g
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Water
+526.5%
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+84.3%
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Fats
+230.2%
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Carbs
+282.7%
Equal in Protein - 7.11
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-37.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+786.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+268%
Saturated Fat:
0.138 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.225 g
Saturated Fat:
0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.828 g
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Saturated Fat
-37.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+786.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+268%
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 14.26g | 75.55g |
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Protein | 7.73g | 7.11g |
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Fats | 0.53g | 1.75g |
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Carbs | 20.76g | 79.45g |
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Calories | 116kcal | 370kcal |
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Starch | 73.3g |
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Fructose | 0.17g |
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Sugar | 3.3g | 1.61g |
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Fiber | 6.5g | 3.9g |
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Calcium | 24mg | 3mg |
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Iron | 2.51mg | 4.36mg |
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Magnesium | 53mg | 32mg |
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Phosphorus | 156mg | 99mg |
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Potassium | 278mg | 142mg |
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Sodium | 4mg | 7mg |
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Zinc | 1.29mg | 0.66mg |
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Copper | 0.268mg | 0.076mg |
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Manganese | 0.475mg | 0.174mg |
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Selenium | 2.5µg | 10.5µg |
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Vitamin A | 15IU | 214IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 11µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 0.12mg |
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Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.202mg | 0.551mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.382mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.495mg | 4.968mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.411mg | 0.24mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.182mg |
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Folate | 208µg | 209µg |
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Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 0µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.095mg | 0.038mg |
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Threonine | 0.294mg | 0.172mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0.242mg |
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Leucine | 0.592mg | 1.006mg |
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Lysine | 0.523mg | 0.105mg |
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Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.162mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.451mg | 0.366mg |
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Valine | 0.368mg | 0.337mg |
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Histidine | 0.24mg | 0.172mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.138g | 0.22g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.044g | 0.39g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.225g | 0.828g |
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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%

46%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%

37%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.082g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.69g)
Which food is cheaper?

Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.