Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) vs. Fava beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and fava beans?
- Fava beans have less folate, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5 than cowpea (Black-eyed pea).
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)'s daily need coverage for folate is 26% higher.
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 3 times more vitamin B5 than fava beans. Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 0.411mg of vitamin B5, while fava beans have 0.157mg.
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has a lower glycemic index than fava beans.
We used Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types in this comparison.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +67.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +27.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +108.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +161.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +38.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +61.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +43.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +70.6% |
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:
7.6 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
19.65 g
Water:
71.54 g
Other:
0.81 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +32.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16% |
~equal in
Protein
~7.6g
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Carbs
~19.65g
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Water
~71.54g
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
0.066 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.164 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +37.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +79.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 208µg | 104µg | 26% |
| Iron | 2.51mg | 1.5mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.202mg | 0.097mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.411mg | 0.157mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 6.5g | 5.4g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 156mg | 125mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.089mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.29mg | 1.01mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.072mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 53mg | 43mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.475mg | 0.421mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 2.9µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 36mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.495mg | 0.711mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.268mg | 0.259mg | 1% |
| Calories | 116kcal | 110kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 7.73g | 7.6g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.53g | 0.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 20.76g | 19.65g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.26g | 14.25g | N/A |
| Potassium | 278mg | 268mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.3g | 1.82g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 2.6µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.138g | 0.066g | 0% |
| Choline | 32.2mg | 30.6mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.044g | 0.079g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.225g | 0.164g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.095mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.294mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0.306mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.592mg | 0.572mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.451mg | 0.321mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.368mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.24mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fava beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fava beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.072g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fava beans is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)