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

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Summary of differences between cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and drumstick tree

  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more folate, iron, copper, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B1, manganese, and zinc, while drumstick tree has more vitamin C and vitamin B5.
  • Drumstick tree covers your daily need for vitamin C, 156% more than cowpea (Black-eyed pea).
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 7 times more iron than drumstick tree. While cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 2.51mg of iron, drumstick tree contains only 0.36mg.
  • Drumstick tree has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of drumstick tree is 0, while the glycemic index of cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is 52.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Drumstick pods, raw.

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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 32% 9% 41% 14% 28% 12% 21% 5.5% 34% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.8%
Contains more IronIron +597.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +219%
Contains more ZincZinc +186.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +212%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +83.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +257.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.8%

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 470% 1.3% 0% 0% 13% 17% 12% 48% 28% 0% 0% 33% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +281.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +372.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +35150%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +93.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +268.1%
Contains more FatsFats +165%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +143.4%
Contains more WaterWater +25.9%
~equal in Other ~0.97g

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
24% 74% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.003 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7400%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +131.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Drumstick tree DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.4mg 141mg 156%
Folate 208µg 44µg 41%
Iron 2.51mg 0.36mg 27%
Copper 0.268mg 0.084mg 20%
Phosphorus 156mg 50mg 15%
Fiber 6.5g 3.2g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.202mg 0.053mg 12%
Protein 7.73g 2.1g 11%
Manganese 0.475mg 0.259mg 9%
Zinc 1.29mg 0.45mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.411mg 0.794mg 8%
Choline 32.2mg 6%
Potassium 278mg 461mg 5%
Calories 116kcal 37kcal 4%
Carbs 20.76g 8.53g 4%
Selenium 2.5µg 0.7µg 3%
Sodium 4mg 42mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 2%
Magnesium 53mg 45mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.12mg 2%
Fats 0.53g 0.2g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.225g 0.003g 1%
Calcium 24mg 30mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.074mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 0.62mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Net carbs 14.26g 5.33g N/A
Sugar 3.3g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 4µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.138g 0.033g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.044g 0.102g 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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is better in case of low diet
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Drumstick tree
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)
48%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in minerals
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. Drumstick tree - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170483/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.