Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) vs. Millet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and Millet
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more Folate, Iron, Fiber, Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Potassium, however, Millet is higher in Vitamin B3.
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) covers your daily Folate needs 47% more than Millet.
- Millet contains 5 times less Fiber than Cowpea (Black-eyed pea). Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 6.5g of Fiber, while Millet contains 1.3g.
Food varieties used in this article are Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Millet, cooked.
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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 | +20.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +700% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +348.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +298.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +66.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +41.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +74.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +177.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
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 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +90.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +140.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +466.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +994.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +187.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +49.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +168.7% |
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:
3.51 g
Fats:
1 g
Carbs:
23.67 g
Water:
71.41 g
Other:
0.41 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +120.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +129.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +88.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14% |
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Water
~71.41g
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
0.172 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.184 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -19.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +318.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +125.8% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 116kcal | 119kcal |
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| Protein | 7.73g | 3.51g |
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| Fats | 0.53g | 1g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 14.26g | 22.37g |
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| Carbs | 20.76g | 23.67g |
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| Magnesium | 53mg | 44mg |
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| Calcium | 24mg | 3mg |
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| Potassium | 278mg | 62mg |
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| Iron | 2.51mg | 0.63mg |
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| Sugar | 3.3g | 0.13g |
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| Fiber | 6.5g | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.268mg | 0.161mg |
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| Zinc | 1.29mg | 0.91mg |
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| Phosphorus | 156mg | 100mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 15IU | 3IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 0.02mg |
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| Manganese | 0.475mg | 0.272mg |
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| Selenium | 2.5µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.202mg | 0.106mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.082mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.495mg | 1.33mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.411mg | 0.171mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.108mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 0.3µg |
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| Folate | 208µg | 19µg |
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| Choline | 32.2mg | 11.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.138g | 0.172g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.044g | 0.184g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.225g | 0.508g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.095mg | 0.038mg |
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| Threonine | 0.294mg | 0.113mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0.148mg |
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| Leucine | 0.592mg | 0.446mg |
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| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0.067mg |
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| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.07mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.451mg | 0.185mg |
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| Valine | 0.368mg | 0.184mg |
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| Histidine | 0.24mg | 0.075mg |
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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
24%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)