Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and muffin?
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is higher in folate, copper, fiber, iron, and magnesium, yet muffin is higher in vitamin K, choline, and selenium.
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)'s daily need coverage for folate is 40% more.
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 6 times more fiber than muffin. While cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 6.5g of fiber, muffin has only 1.1g.
- The amount of saturated fat in cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower.
We used Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) types in this article.
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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 | +430% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +129.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +93.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +346.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +248.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +83.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +228% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +20.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +150% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2000% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +482.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +196.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +186.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +14.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2205.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +187.3% |
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:
4.49 g
Fats:
16.07 g
Carbs:
53 g
Water:
24.96 g
Other:
1.48 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +72.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +180.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2932.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +155.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +57.4% |
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
2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.103 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10859.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3501.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.225g | 8.103g | 53% |
| Folate | 208µg | 48µg | 40% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 39.2µg | 31% |
| Fats | 0.53g | 16.07g | 24% |
| Copper | 0.268mg | 0.06mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 6.5g | 1.1g | 22% |
| Iron | 2.51mg | 1.3mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 336mg | 14% |
| Calories | 116kcal | 375kcal | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 0.138g | 2.844g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.044g | 4.822g | 12% |
| Choline | 32.2mg | 92.5mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 20.76g | 53g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 30mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 53mg | 10mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 8.2µg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 1.63mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.163mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.29mg | 0.37mg | 8% |
| Starch | 16.31g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.495mg | 1.418mg | 6% |
| Protein | 7.73g | 4.49g | 6% |
| Potassium | 278mg | 121mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.04mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.202mg | 0.168mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 44mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.21g | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 21µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.411mg | 0.47mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.475mg | 0.449mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 156mg | 146mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.26g | 51.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.3g | 31.47g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.095mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.294mg | 0.181mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.592mg | 0.421mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.451mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.368mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.24mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.022g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.048g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.911g | N/A |
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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%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 332mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.706g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in minerals