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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.
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
9
:
1
Millet
Millet
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +298.4%
Contains more Magnesium +20.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +56%
Contains more Potassium +348.4%
Contains more Zinc +41.8%
Contains more Copper +66.5%
Contains more Manganese +74.6%
Contains more Selenium +177.8%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 95% 38% 67% 25% 1% 36% 90% 62% 14%
Millet
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 24% 32% 43% 6% 1% 25% 54% 36% 5%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +298.4%
Contains more Magnesium +20.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +56%
Contains more Potassium +348.4%
Contains more Zinc +41.8%
Contains more Copper +66.5%
Contains more Manganese +74.6%
Contains more Selenium +177.8%
Contains less Sodium -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.
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
7
:
3
Millet
Millet
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin E +1300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140.4%
Contains more Folate +994.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +168.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.108
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%
Millet
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 27% 19% 25% 11% 25% 15% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin E +1300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140.4%
Contains more Folate +994.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +168.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.108

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
2
:
3
Millet
Millet
Contains more Protein +120.2%
Contains more Other +129.3%
Contains more Fats +88.7%
Contains more Carbs +14%
Equal in Water - 71.41
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
Millet
4% 24% 71%
Protein: 3.51 g
Fats: 1 g
Carbs: 23.67 g
Water: 71.41 g
Other: 0.41 g
Contains more Protein +120.2%
Contains more Other +129.3%
Contains more Fats +88.7%
Contains more Carbs +14%
Equal in Water - 71.41

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
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:
2
Millet
Millet
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +318.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +125.8%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
34% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.138 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.225 g
Millet
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.172 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.184 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +318.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Millet
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Millet Opinion
Net carbs 14.26g 22.37g Millet
Protein 7.73g 3.51g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Fats 0.53g 1g Millet
Carbs 20.76g 23.67g Millet
Calories 116kcal 119kcal Millet
Sugar 3.3g 0.13g Millet
Fiber 6.5g 1.3g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium 24mg 3mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Iron 2.51mg 0.63mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Magnesium 53mg 44mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phosphorus 156mg 100mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Potassium 278mg 62mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Sodium 4mg 2mg Millet
Zinc 1.29mg 0.91mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Copper 0.268mg 0.161mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Manganese 0.475mg 0.272mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Selenium 2.5µg 0.9µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin A 15IU 3IU Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.02mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B1 0.202mg 0.106mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.082mg Millet
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 1.33mg Millet
Vitamin B5 0.411mg 0.171mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.108mg Millet
Folate 208µg 19µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0.3µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Tryptophan 0.095mg 0.038mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Threonine 0.294mg 0.113mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.148mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Leucine 0.592mg 0.446mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Lysine 0.523mg 0.067mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Methionine 0.11mg 0.07mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phenylalanine 0.451mg 0.185mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Valine 0.368mg 0.184mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Histidine 0.24mg 0.075mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Saturated Fat 0.138g 0.172g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.044g 0.184g Millet
Polyunsaturated fat 0.225g 0.508g Millet

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Millet
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
24%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
10%
Millet
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
22%
Millet

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet
Millet is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet
Millet contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet
Millet is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in minerals
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)

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. Millet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168871/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.