Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) vs. Gooseberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and gooseberries
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more folate, iron, copper, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B1, zinc, magnesium, and fiber; however, gooseberries are richer in vitamin C.
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) covers your daily folate needs 51% more than gooseberries.
- Gooseberries have 11 times less zinc than cowpea (Black-eyed pea). Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 1.29mg of zinc, while gooseberries have 0.12mg.
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is 52, while the glycemic index of gooseberries is 15.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Gooseberries, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +430% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +40.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +709.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +282.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +975% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +477.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +229.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +316.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +405% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +65% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +43.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3366.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +6825% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +32.1% |
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:
0.88 g
Fats:
0.58 g
Carbs:
10.18 g
Water:
87.87 g
Other:
0.49 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +778.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +103.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +91.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.5% |
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Fats
~0.58g
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
0.038 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.317 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +40.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 208µg | 6µg | 51% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 27.7mg | 30% |
| Iron | 2.51mg | 0.31mg | 28% |
| Copper | 0.268mg | 0.07mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 156mg | 27mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.202mg | 0.04mg | 14% |
| Protein | 7.73g | 0.88g | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.475mg | 0.144mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 1.29mg | 0.12mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 53mg | 10mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 6.5g | 4.3g | 9% |
| Choline | 32.2mg | 6% | |
| Calories | 116kcal | 44kcal | 4% |
| Carbs | 20.76g | 10.18g | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.411mg | 0.286mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 278mg | 198mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.225g | 0.317g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 0.37mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.495mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.53g | 0.58g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.26g | 5.88g | N/A |
| Calcium | 24mg | 25mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.3g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 4mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.138g | 0.038g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.044g | 0.051g | 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% |
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
10%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gooseberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gooseberry contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gooseberry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gooseberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Gooseberry is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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)