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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.
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 45% 18% 23% 29% 394% 208% 120% 140% 5.2% 218%
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%
~equal in Potassium ~262mg

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 25% 3% 0% 0% 13% 13% 25% 24% 42% 1438% 0% 38% 0%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.055mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.4mg

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
19% 78%
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
34% 11% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.138 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.225 g
16% 22% 63%
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%
~equal in 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.
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Crab meat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Crab meat DV% diff.
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Crab meat
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)
125%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
120%
Crab meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 1068mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
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.

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. Crab meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174202/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.