Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) vs. Mung beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and mung beans
- Mung beans contain less iron, copper, folate, phosphorus, and manganese than cowpea (Black-eyed pea).
- Daily need coverage for iron for cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is 14% higher.
- Mung beans have 2 times less copper than cowpea (Black-eyed pea). Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 0.268mg of copper, while mung beans have 0.156mg.
Food types used in this article are Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Mung beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.
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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 IronIron | +79.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +71.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +53.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +59.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12.5% |
| 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 EVitamin E | +86.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +23.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +49.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +30.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +10.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +58.8% |
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:
7.02 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
19.15 g
Water:
72.66 g
Other:
0.79 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +39.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19% |
~equal in
Protein
~7.02g
~equal in
Carbs
~19.15g
~equal in
Water
~72.66g
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
0.116 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.128 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +75.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -15.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +22.7% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 2.51mg | 1.4mg | 14% |
| Folate | 208µg | 159µg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.268mg | 0.156mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.475mg | 0.298mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 156mg | 99mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 6.5g | 7.6g | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.29mg | 0.84mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.202mg | 0.164mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.067mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.225g | 0.128g | 1% |
| Choline | 32.2mg | 29.4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 2.7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.495mg | 0.577mg | 1% |
| Protein | 7.73g | 7.02g | 1% |
| Calories | 116kcal | 105kcal | 1% |
| Magnesium | 53mg | 48mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 20.76g | 19.15g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.53g | 0.38g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.26g | 11.55g | N/A |
| Calcium | 24mg | 27mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 278mg | 266mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.3g | 2g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 2.5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.061mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.411mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.138g | 0.116g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.044g | 0.054g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.095mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.294mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.592mg | 0.544mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.451mg | 0.425mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.368mg | 0.364mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.24mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
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
23%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mung beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung beans contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mung beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung beans is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.