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

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What are the differences between Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and Kielbasa?

  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is higher in Fiber, and Iron, yet Kielbasa is higher in Vitamin C, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Kielbasa's daily need coverage for Sodium is 52% more.
  • The amount of Sugar in Kielbasa is lower.

We used Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked types in this article.

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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 Iron +102.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 95% 38% 67% 25% 1% 36% 90% 62% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 47% 0% 0% 0% 157% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +102.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3600%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 2% 51% 13% 10% 25% 24% 156% 0% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 50% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +432.3%
Contains more Water +13%
Contains more Protein +69.5%
Contains more Fats +3220.8%
Contains more Other +261.7%
8% 21% 70%
Protein: 7.73 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 20.76 g
Water: 70.04 g
Other: 0.94 g
13% 18% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 13.1 g
Fats: 17.6 g
Carbs: 3.9 g
Water: 62 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Carbs +432.3%
Contains more Water +13%
Contains more Protein +69.5%
Contains more Fats +3220.8%
Contains more Other +261.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18695.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +935.6%
34% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.138 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.225 g
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.33 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18695.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +935.6%

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) Kielbasa
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Kielbasa Opinion
Net carbs 14.26g 3.9g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Protein 7.73g 13.1g Kielbasa
Fats 0.53g 17.6g Kielbasa
Carbs 20.76g 3.9g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calories 116kcal 226kcal Kielbasa
Sugar 3.3g 0g Kielbasa
Fiber 6.5g 0g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium 24mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Iron 2.51mg 1.24mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Magnesium 53mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phosphorus 156mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Potassium 278mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Sodium 4mg 1200mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Zinc 1.29mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Copper 0.268mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Manganese 0.475mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Selenium 2.5µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin A 15IU 0IU Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin E 0.28mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin C 0.4mg 14.8mg Kielbasa
Vitamin B1 0.202mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B2 0.055mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B3 0.495mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B5 0.411mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B6 0.1mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Folate 208µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin K 1.7µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Tryptophan 0.095mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Threonine 0.294mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Isoleucine 0.314mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Leucine 0.592mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Lysine 0.523mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Methionine 0.11mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phenylalanine 0.451mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Valine 0.368mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Histidine 0.24mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cholesterol 0mg 70mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Saturated Fat 0.138g 6.23g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.044g 8.27g Kielbasa
Polyunsaturated fat 0.225g 2.33g Kielbasa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Kielbasa
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
24%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
4%
Kielbasa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
20%
Kielbasa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 1196mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.092g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Kielbasa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174607/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.