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

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Significant differences between cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and lupin Bean

  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more folate, iron, fiber, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1; however, lupin Bean is richer in manganese and monounsaturated fat.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) covers your daily folate needs 37% more than lupin Bean.
  • Lupin Bean has 11 times less vitamin B6 than cowpea (Black-eyed pea). Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 0.1mg of vitamin B6, while lupin Bean has 0.009mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Lupins, 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.
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 39% 15% 22% 45% 77% 38% 55% 0.52% 88% 14%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.5%
Contains more IronIron +109.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +16%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +112.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~54mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.38mg
~equal in Sodium ~4mg
~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%
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 3.7% 0% 0% 0% 34% 12% 9.3% 11% 2.1% 0% 0% 44% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +118.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1011.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +252.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +175%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.053mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.495mg
~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
16% 3% 10% 71%
Protein: 15.57 g
Fats: 2.92 g
Carbs: 9.88 g
Water: 71.08 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +110.1%
Contains more OtherOther +70.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +101.4%
Contains more FatsFats +450.9%
~equal in Water ~71.08g

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
15% 52% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.346 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.18 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.73 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2581.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +224.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Lupin Bean DV% diff.
Folate 208µg 59µg 37%
Protein 7.73g 15.57g 16%
Iron 2.51mg 1.2mg 16%
Fiber 6.5g 2.8g 15%
Manganese 0.475mg 0.676mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.009mg 7%
Choline 32.2mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.202mg 0.134mg 6%
Carbs 20.76g 9.88g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.411mg 0.188mg 4%
Copper 0.268mg 0.231mg 4%
Phosphorus 156mg 128mg 4%
Fats 0.53g 2.92g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.044g 1.18g 3%
Calcium 24mg 51mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.225g 0.73g 3%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 2%
Potassium 278mg 245mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.138g 0.346g 1%
Zinc 1.29mg 1.38mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1.1mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Calories 116kcal 119kcal 0%
Net carbs 14.26g 7.08g N/A
Magnesium 53mg 54mg 0%
Sugar 3.3g N/A
Sodium 4mg 4mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Selenium 2.5µg 2.6µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.053mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 0.495mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.095mg 0.125mg 0%
Threonine 0.294mg 0.573mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.695mg 0%
Leucine 0.592mg 1.181mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0.832mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.451mg 0.618mg 0%
Valine 0.368mg 0.65mg 0%
Histidine 0.24mg 0.443mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Lupin Bean
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)
9%
Lupin Bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
39%
Lupin Bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lupin Bean
Lupin Bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lupin Bean
Lupin Bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.208g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
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. Lupin Bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172424/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.