Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and falafel
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more folate, while falafel has more fats, protein, iron, manganese, potassium, vitamin B2, and magnesium.
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)'s daily need coverage for folate is 29% higher.
- The amount of saturated fat in cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower.
- Falafel has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of falafel is 33, while the glycemic index of cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is 52.
The food types used in this comparison are Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Falafel, home-prepared.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +54.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +125% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +110.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +36.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +45.5% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +38.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +123.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +201.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +110.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +25% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
| Folate | 208µg | 93µg | 29% |
| Fats | 0.53g | 17.8g | 27% |
| Fiber | 6.5g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.225g | 4.16g | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.044g | 10.171g | 25% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 294mg | 13% |
| Calories | 116kcal | 333kcal | 11% |
| Protein | 7.73g | 13.31g | 11% |
| Iron | 2.51mg | 3.42mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.138g | 2.383g | 10% |
| Potassium | 278mg | 585mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.475mg | 0.691mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.166mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 53mg | 82mg | 7% |
| Choline | 32.2mg | 6% | |
| Phosphorus | 156mg | 192mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.202mg | 0.146mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 20.76g | 31.84g | 4% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 54mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 1µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.495mg | 1.044mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.29mg | 1.5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.411mg | 0.292mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.125mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 1.6mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.268mg | 0.258mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Protein per 100 calories | 6.7g | 4g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 150kcal | 250kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 86g | 30g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.9 | 6 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 14.26g | 31.84g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.3g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.095mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.294mg | 0.492mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.592mg | 0.944mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0.856mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.451mg | 0.707mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.368mg | 0.562mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.24mg | 0.364mg | 0% |
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:
13.31 g
Fats:
17.8 g
Carbs:
31.84 g
Water:
34.62 g
Other:
2.43 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +102.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +72.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3258.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +53.4% |
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
2.383 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.16 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +23015.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1748.9% |





