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

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A recap on differences between Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and Meatball

  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more Folate, however, Meatball is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Choline, and Vitamin E .
  • Meatball covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 63% more than Cowpea (Black-eyed pea).
  • Meatball contains 3 times less Folate than Cowpea (Black-eyed pea). Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 208µg of Folate, while Meatball contains 78µg.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Meatballs, meatless.

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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.
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
6
:
4
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Iron +16.2%
Contains more Magnesium +194.4%
Contains more Potassium +54.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Selenium +212.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +120.5%
Contains more Zinc +39.5%
Contains more Copper +163.4%
Equal in Calcium - 25
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 95% 38% 67% 25% 1% 36% 90% 62% 14%
Meatball
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 13% 148% 16% 72% 50% 236% 0% 5%
Contains more Iron +16.2%
Contains more Magnesium +194.4%
Contains more Potassium +54.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Selenium +212.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +120.5%
Contains more Zinc +39.5%
Contains more Copper +163.4%
Equal in Calcium - 25

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.
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
4
:
7
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +517.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +364.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +287.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +405.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
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%
Meatball
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 35% 0% 0% 235% 50% 47% 30% 47% 59% 188% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +517.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +364.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +287.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +405.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
2
:
3
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Carbs +159.5%
Contains more Water +20.8%
Contains more Protein +171.7%
Contains more Fats +1598.1%
Contains more Other +325.5%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
8% 21% 70%
Protein: 7.73 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 20.76 g
Water: 70.04 g
Other: 0.94 g
Meatball
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 g
Contains more Carbs +159.5%
Contains more Water +20.8%
Contains more Protein +171.7%
Contains more Fats +1598.1%
Contains more Other +325.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
1
:
2
Meatball
Meatball
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4872.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1973.8%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
34% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.138 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.225 g
Meatball
17% 26% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.425 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.666 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4872.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1973.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 14.26g 3.4g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Protein 7.73g 21g Meatball
Fats 0.53g 9g Meatball
Carbs 20.76g 8g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calories 116kcal 197kcal Meatball
Sugar 3.3g 1.25g Meatball
Fiber 6.5g 4.6g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium 24mg 25mg Meatball
Iron 2.51mg 2.16mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Magnesium 53mg 18mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phosphorus 156mg 344mg Meatball
Potassium 278mg 180mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Sodium 4mg 550mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Zinc 1.29mg 1.8mg Meatball
Copper 0.268mg 0.706mg Meatball
Manganese 0.475mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Selenium 2.5µg 0.8µg 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 1.73mg Meatball
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B1 0.202mg 0.938mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.213mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 2.5mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.411mg 0.5mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.2mg Meatball
Folate 208µg 78µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg Meatball
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0µg 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)
Saturated Fat 0.138g 1.425g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.044g 2.188g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 0.225g 4.666g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Meatball
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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)
57%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
63%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 546mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.287g)
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.
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.

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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.