Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) vs. Lima beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and lima beans
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more folate and phosphorus; however, lima beans are higher in potassium.
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) covers your daily folate needs 31% more than lima beans.
- The glycemic index of cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +41.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +82.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +80% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +55.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +61% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +17.6% |
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:
7.8 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
20.88 g
Water:
69.79 g
Other:
1.15 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +39.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~7.8g
~equal in
Carbs
~20.88g
~equal in
Water
~69.79g
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
0.089 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.171 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +29.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +31.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -35.5% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 208µg | 83µg | 31% |
| Potassium | 278mg | 508mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 156mg | 111mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.161mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 4.5µg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.268mg | 0.235mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.202mg | 0.161mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.29mg | 0.95mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.475mg | 0.516mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 53mg | 43mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2.51mg | 2.39mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 6.5g | 7g | 2% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 0.18mg | 1% |
| Calories | 116kcal | 115kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 7.73g | 7.8g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.53g | 0.38g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 20.76g | 20.88g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.26g | 13.88g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.3g | 2.9g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.495mg | 0.421mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.411mg | 0.422mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Choline | 32.2mg | 32.5mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.138g | 0.089g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.044g | 0.034g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.225g | 0.171g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.095mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.294mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0.411mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.592mg | 0.673mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0.523mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.451mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.368mg | 0.469mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.24mg | 0.238mg | 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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lima beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima beans contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lima beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.049g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima beans is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.