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

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Differences between cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and hummus

  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more folate and vitamin B5, while hummus has more copper, manganese, and vitamin B6.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)'s daily need coverage for folate is 31% higher.
  • Hummus contains 3 times less vitamin B5 than cowpea (Black-eyed pea). Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 0.411mg of vitamin B5, while hummus contains 0.132mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower.
  • Hummus has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of hummus is 6, 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 Hummus, commercial.

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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%
Hummus
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 11% 20% 92% 176% 50% 75% 49% 101% 14%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +34%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +58.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +96.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +41.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +62.7%
~equal in Iron ~2.44mg
~equal in Selenium ~2.6µg

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%
Hummus
3
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% 0% 0% 0% 45% 15% 11% 7.9% 46% 0% 0% 62% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +211.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +150.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
~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
Hummus
3
8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1711.3%
Contains more OtherOther +72.3%
~equal in Protein ~7.9g
~equal in Water ~66.59g

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
Hummus
2
16% 44% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.437 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.613 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9079.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1505.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Hummus DV% diff.
Folate 208µg 83µg 31%
Copper 0.268mg 0.527mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.225g 3.613g 23%
Sodium 4mg 379mg 16%
Fats 0.53g 9.6g 14%
Manganese 0.475mg 0.773mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.044g 4.039g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.2mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.138g 1.437g 6%
Choline 32.2mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.411mg 0.132mg 6%
Zinc 1.29mg 1.83mg 5%
Magnesium 53mg 71mg 4%
Calories 116kcal 166kcal 3%
Phosphorus 156mg 176mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.202mg 0.18mg 2%
Carbs 20.76g 14.29g 2%
Fiber 6.5g 6g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.064mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 0.582mg 1%
Iron 2.51mg 2.44mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Potassium 278mg 228mg 1%
Calcium 24mg 38mg 1%
Protein 7.73g 7.9g 0%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 14.26g 8.29g N/A
Sugar 3.3g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Selenium 2.5µg 2.6µg 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) Hummus
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)
14%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is cheaper?
Hummus
Hummus is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 375mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.299g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
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)

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. Hummus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174289/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.