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

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Summary of differences between cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and maple sugar

  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more folate, fiber, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B1, iron, magnesium, and vitamin B6, while maple sugar has more manganese and zinc.
  • Maple sugar covers your daily need for manganese, 172% more than cowpea (Black-eyed pea).
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is 52, while the glycemic index of maple sugar is 63.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Sugars, maple.

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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 14% 27% 24% 60% 33% 165% 1.3% 1.4% 577% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +178.9%
Contains more IronIron +55.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +170.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +5100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +212.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +275%
Contains more ZincZinc +369.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +830.9%
~equal in Potassium ~274mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.3% 3% 0.75% 2.9% 0.69% 0% 0% 0% 1.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +323.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +756.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3233.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1433.3%
~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
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +7630%
Contains more FatsFats +165%
Contains more WaterWater +775.5%
Contains more OtherOther +17.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +337.9%

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
18% 32% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +125%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +45.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Maple sugar DV% diff.
Manganese 0.475mg 4.422mg 172%
Folate 208µg 0µg 52%
Zinc 1.29mg 6.06mg 43%
Fiber 6.5g 0g 26%
Carbs 20.76g 90.9g 23%
Phosphorus 156mg 3mg 22%
Copper 0.268mg 0.099mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.202mg 0.009mg 16%
Protein 7.73g 0.1g 15%
Calories 116kcal 354kcal 12%
Iron 2.51mg 1.61mg 11%
Magnesium 53mg 19mg 8%
Calcium 24mg 90mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.411mg 0.048mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.003mg 7%
Choline 32.2mg 2.1mg 5%
Selenium 2.5µg 0.8µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.013mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 0.04mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0µg 1%
Fats 0.53g 0.2g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.225g 0.1g 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 14.26g 90.9g N/A
Potassium 278mg 274mg 0%
Sugar 3.3g 84.87g N/A
Sodium 4mg 11mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.138g 0.036g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.044g 0.064g 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) Maple sugar
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)
1%
Maple sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
91%
Maple sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.102g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Sugar (difference - 81.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.