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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.
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
8
:
2
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Magnesium +65.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.6%
Contains more Potassium +95.8%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Zinc +95.5%
Contains more Copper +252.6%
Contains more Manganese +173%
Contains more Iron +73.7%
Contains more Selenium +320%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 95% 38% 67% 25% 1% 36% 90% 62% 14%
Cornmeal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 164% 23% 43% 13% 1% 19% 26% 23% 58%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Magnesium +65.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.6%
Contains more Potassium +95.8%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Zinc +95.5%
Contains more Copper +252.6%
Contains more Manganese +173%
Contains more Iron +73.7%
Contains more 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.
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
4
:
6
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
Contains more Vitamin E +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1326.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +172.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +594.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +903.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82%
Equal in Folate - 209
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%
Cornmeal
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 3% 0% 0% 138% 89% 94% 15% 42% 157% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1326.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +172.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +594.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +903.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82%
Equal in Folate - 209

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
3
:
2
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
Contains more Water +526.5%
Contains more Other +84.3%
Contains more Fats +230.2%
Contains more Carbs +282.7%
Equal in Protein - 7.11
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
Cornmeal
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Water +526.5%
Contains more Other +84.3%
Contains more Fats +230.2%
Contains more Carbs +282.7%
Equal in Protein - 7.11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
1
:
2
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +786.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +268%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
34% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.138 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.225 g
Cornmeal
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.828 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +786.4%
Contains more 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.
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Cornmeal
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Cornmeal Opinion
Net carbs 14.26g 75.55g Cornmeal
Protein 7.73g 7.11g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Fats 0.53g 1.75g Cornmeal
Carbs 20.76g 79.45g Cornmeal
Calories 116kcal 370kcal Cornmeal
Starch 73.3g Cornmeal
Fructose 0.17g Cornmeal
Sugar 3.3g 1.61g Cornmeal
Fiber 6.5g 3.9g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium 24mg 3mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Iron 2.51mg 4.36mg Cornmeal
Magnesium 53mg 32mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phosphorus 156mg 99mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Potassium 278mg 142mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Sodium 4mg 7mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Zinc 1.29mg 0.66mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Copper 0.268mg 0.076mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Manganese 0.475mg 0.174mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Selenium 2.5µg 10.5µg Cornmeal
Vitamin A 15IU 214IU Cornmeal
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 11µg Cornmeal
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.12mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B1 0.202mg 0.551mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.382mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 4.968mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B5 0.411mg 0.24mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.182mg Cornmeal
Folate 208µg 209µg Cornmeal
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Tryptophan 0.095mg 0.038mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Threonine 0.294mg 0.172mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.242mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Leucine 0.592mg 1.006mg Cornmeal
Lysine 0.523mg 0.105mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Methionine 0.11mg 0.162mg Cornmeal
Phenylalanine 0.451mg 0.366mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Valine 0.368mg 0.337mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Histidine 0.24mg 0.172mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Saturated Fat 0.138g 0.22g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.044g 0.39g Cornmeal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.225g 0.828g Cornmeal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Cornmeal
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)
46%
Cornmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
37%
Cornmeal

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.082g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.69g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal
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.

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. Cornmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168867/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.