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

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How are cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and curry powder different?

  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is richer in folate, while curry powder is higher in manganese, iron, fiber, vitamin E, copper, vitamin K, selenium, calcium, and magnesium.
  • Curry powder covers your daily need for manganese, 340% more than cowpea (Black-eyed pea).
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 4 times more folate than curry powder. Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 208µg of folate, while curry powder contains 56µg.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has a higher glycemic index (52) than curry powder (5).

Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Spices, curry powder types were used in this article.

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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 182% 158% 103% 716% 400% 128% 157% 6.8% 1083% 220%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +381.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2087.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +320.9%
Contains more IronIron +661%
Contains more CopperCopper +347.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +264.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +135.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1647.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1512%

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 2.3% 0.33% 505% 0% 44% 46% 61% 64% 24% 0% 250% 42% 35%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +75%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +8914.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +558.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +160.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5770.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +99.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~1µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.105mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
14% 14% 56% 9% 7%
Protein: 14.29 g
Fats: 14.01 g
Carbs: 55.83 g
Water: 8.8 g
Other: 7.07 g
Contains more WaterWater +695.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +84.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2543.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +168.9%
Contains more OtherOther +652.1%

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
12% 65% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.648 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.056 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19859.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1258.2%

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) Curry powder
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Curry powder DV% diff.
Manganese 0.475mg 8.3mg 340%
Iron 2.51mg 19.1mg 207%
Fiber 6.5g 53.2g 187%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 25.24mg 166%
Copper 0.268mg 1.2mg 104%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 99.8µg 82%
Selenium 2.5µg 40.3µg 69%
Calcium 24mg 525mg 50%
Magnesium 53mg 255mg 48%
Folate 208µg 56µg 38%
Zinc 1.29mg 4.7mg 31%
Phosphorus 156mg 367mg 30%
Potassium 278mg 1170mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 0.044g 8.782g 22%
Fats 0.53g 14.01g 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.225g 3.056g 19%
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 3.26mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.411mg 1.07mg 13%
Protein 7.73g 14.29g 13%
Carbs 20.76g 55.83g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.2mg 11%
Calories 116kcal 325kcal 10%
Saturated fat 0.138g 1.648g 7%
Choline 32.2mg 64.2mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.202mg 0.176mg 2%
Sodium 4mg 52mg 2%
Fructose 0.79g 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.7mg 0%
Net carbs 14.26g 2.63g N/A
Sugar 3.3g 2.76g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.105mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.095mg 0.11mg 0%
Threonine 0.294mg 0.35mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.63mg 0%
Leucine 0.592mg 0.89mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0.7mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0.19mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.451mg 0.58mg 0%
Valine 0.368mg 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.24mg 0.29mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.255g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Curry powder
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)
83%
Curry powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
315%
Curry powder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Curry powder
Curry powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Curry powder
Curry powder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.51g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Curry powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170924/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.