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

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Significant differences between cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and mixed nuts

  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more folate; however, mixed nuts are richer in copper, manganese, selenium, vitamin E, vitamin B3, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin B6.
  • Mixed nuts cover your daily copper needs 71% more than cowpea (Black-eyed pea).
  • Mixed nuts have 3 times less folate than cowpea (Black-eyed pea). Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 208µg of folate, while mixed nuts have 83µg.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less saturated fat.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is 52, while the glycemic index of mixed nuts is 24.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added.

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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 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +332.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +387.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +127.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +238.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +160.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +192.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +329.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1256%
~equal in Iron ~2.61mg

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 1.7% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +150.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2692.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +256.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1457.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +177.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +252%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +235.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +61.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.189mg
~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
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more WaterWater +3267.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +159.2%
Contains more FatsFats +10079.2%
Contains more OtherOther +206.4%
~equal in Carbs ~21.05g

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
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +64645.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6394.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Mixed nuts DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.225g 14.612g 96%
Fats 0.53g 53.95g 82%
Monounsaturated fat 0.044g 28.488g 71%
Copper 0.268mg 0.907mg 71%
Manganese 0.475mg 2.04mg 68%
Selenium 2.5µg 33.9µg 57%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 7.82mg 50%
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 7.709mg 45%
Phosphorus 156mg 456mg 43%
Magnesium 53mg 229mg 42%
Saturated fat 0.138g 8.711g 39%
Folate 208µg 83µg 31%
Protein 7.73g 20.04g 25%
Calories 116kcal 607kcal 25%
Zinc 1.29mg 3.36mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.352mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.411mg 1.14mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.196mg 11%
Potassium 278mg 632mg 10%
Calcium 24mg 117mg 9%
Choline 32.2mg 52mg 4%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 5.7µg 3%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Fiber 6.5g 7g 2%
Iron 2.51mg 2.61mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.202mg 0.189mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.5mg 0%
Net carbs 14.26g 14.05g N/A
Carbs 20.76g 21.05g 0%
Sugar 3.3g 4.15g N/A
Sodium 4mg 5mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.095mg 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 0.294mg 0.703mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 0.592mg 1.656mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0.782mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0.283mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.451mg 1.182mg 0%
Valine 0.368mg 1.001mg 0%
Histidine 0.24mg 0.572mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Mixed nuts
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)
50%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.573g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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