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

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

  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more folate, fiber, and copper, while mackerel has more vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, and vitamin B6.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 500% more than cowpea (Black-eyed pea).
  • The amount of saturated fat in cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mackerel 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 Fish, mackerel, salted.

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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 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
Contains more IronIron +79.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +168%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +175%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2836%

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 0% 16% 48% 378% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +910%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1286.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +750%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +310%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +358.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +215.5%

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
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +62.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +139.3%
Contains more FatsFats +4635.8%
Contains more OtherOther +1325.5%

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
33% 38% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18809.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2660%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 12µg 500%
Sodium 4mg 4450mg 193%
Selenium 2.5µg 73.4µg 129%
Vitamin D 0IU 1006IU 126%
Vitamin D 0µg 25.2µg 126%
Folate 208µg 15µg 48%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.225g 6.21g 40%
Fats 0.53g 25.1g 38%
Saturated fat 0.138g 7.148g 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg 32%
Fiber 6.5g 0g 26%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.41mg 24%
Protein 7.73g 18.5g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.044g 8.32g 21%
Manganese 0.475mg 21%
Copper 0.268mg 0.1mg 19%
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 3.3mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.202mg 0.02mg 15%
Phosphorus 156mg 254mg 14%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 2.38mg 14%
Iron 2.51mg 1.4mg 14%
Choline 32.2mg 101.6mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.19mg 10%
Calories 116kcal 305kcal 9%
Vitamin B5 0.411mg 8%
Potassium 278mg 520mg 7%
Carbs 20.76g 0g 7%
Vitamin A 1µg 47µg 5%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 7.8µg 5%
Calcium 24mg 66mg 4%
Zinc 1.29mg 1.1mg 2%
Magnesium 53mg 60mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 14.26g 0g N/A
Sugar 3.3g 0g N/A
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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.619g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 2.965g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Mackerel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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)
172%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 4446mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.01g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is cheaper (difference - $5)
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.