Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and crab meat
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more folate, fiber, iron, and manganese; however, crab meat is richer in vitamin B12, copper, selenium, zinc, and phosphorus.
- Crab meat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 479% more than cowpea (Black-eyed pea).
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less sodium.
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is 52, while the glycemic index of crab meat is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat.
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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.
| Contains more IronIron | +230.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1087.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +145.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +341% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +490.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +79.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1500% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +281.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +307.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1800% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +170.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.73 g
Fats:
0.53 g
Carbs:
20.76 g
Water:
70.04 g
Other:
0.94 g
Protein:
19.35 g
Fats:
1.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
77.55 g
Other:
1.56 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +150.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +190.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.138 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.225 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.133 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.536 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +320.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +138.2% |
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Saturated fat
~0.133g
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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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 11.5µg | 479% |
| Copper | 0.268mg | 1.182mg | 102% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 40µg | 68% |
| Zinc | 1.29mg | 7.62mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 1072mg | 46% |
| Folate | 208µg | 51µg | 39% |
| Fiber | 6.5g | 0g | 26% |
| Protein | 7.73g | 19.35g | 23% |
| Iron | 2.51mg | 0.76mg | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.475mg | 0.04mg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 53mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 156mg | 280mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.202mg | 0.053mg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 7.6mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 20.76g | 0g | 7% |
| Choline | 32.2mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.18mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.495mg | 1.34mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 59mg | 4% |
| Fats | 0.53g | 1.54g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.225g | 0.536g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 53mg | 63mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Calories | 116kcal | 97kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.26g | 0g | N/A |
| Potassium | 278mg | 262mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.3g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.411mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.138g | 0.133g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.044g | 0.185g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.095mg | 0.269mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.294mg | 0.783mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.592mg | 1.536mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.523mg | 1.684mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.545mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.451mg | 0.817mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.368mg | 0.91mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.24mg | 0.393mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.295g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.118g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.031g | N/A |
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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%
125%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
120%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 1068mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is cheaper (difference - $10)
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.