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

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The main differences between cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and dashi

  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more folate, copper, fiber, and iron; however, dashi has more vitamin K, selenium, vitamin B2, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for dashi is 54% higher.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 139% 0% 151%
Contains more IronIron +143.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1333.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +679.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1004%
~equal in Magnesium ~56mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~166mg

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%
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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 3.7% 8.3% 14% 0% 25% 99% 46% 0% 23% 38% 167% 16% 62%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +102%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +890.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +175%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +681.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +397%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3835.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +255.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.1mg

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
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17% 14% 65% 2% 2%
Protein: 16.7 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 64.88 g
Water: 2.3 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more WaterWater +2945.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +116%
Contains more FatsFats +2520.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +212.5%
Contains more OtherOther +137.2%

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
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.433 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.485 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12093.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1893.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Dashi DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1.7µg 66.9µg 54%
Folate 208µg 21µg 47%
Selenium 2.5µg 27.6µg 46%
Sodium 4mg 1067mg 46%
Copper 0.268mg 0mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.43mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.225g 4.485g 28%
Fiber 6.5g 0.2g 25%
Fats 0.53g 13.89g 21%
Manganese 0.475mg 21%
Iron 2.51mg 1.03mg 19%
Protein 7.73g 16.7g 18%
Calcium 24mg 187mg 16%
Calories 116kcal 438kcal 16%
Choline 32.2mg 114.5mg 15%
Saturated fat 0.138g 3.433g 15%
Carbs 20.76g 64.88g 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.044g 5.365g 13%
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 2.46mg 12%
Zinc 1.29mg 0.09mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.202mg 0.1mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.411mg 8%
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.72mg 3%
Vitamin A 1µg 25µg 3%
Magnesium 53mg 56mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1.1mg 1%
Potassium 278mg 309mg 1%
Phosphorus 156mg 166mg 1%
Net carbs 14.26g 64.68g N/A
Sugar 3.3g 14.47g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.095mg 0%
Threonine 0.294mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0.592mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.451mg 0%
Valine 0.368mg 0%
Histidine 0.24mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Dashi
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)
39%
Dashi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
53%
Dashi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Dashi
Dashi is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dashi
Dashi is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 1063mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.295g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Dashi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171613/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.