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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 from 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.
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
7
:
2
Mung beans
Mung beans
Contains more Iron +79.3%
Contains more Magnesium +10.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.6%
Contains more Zinc +53.6%
Contains more Copper +71.8%
Contains more Manganese +59.4%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Equal in Magnesium - 48
Equal in Potassium - 266
Equal in Selenium - 2.5
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 95% 38% 67% 25% 1% 36% 90% 62% 14%
Mung beans
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 53% 35% 43% 24% 1% 23% 53% 39% 14%
Contains more Iron +79.3%
Contains more Magnesium +10.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.6%
Contains more Zinc +53.6%
Contains more Copper +71.8%
Contains more Manganese +59.4%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Equal in Magnesium - 48
Equal in Potassium - 266
Equal in Selenium - 2.5

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)
5
:
5
Mung beans
Mung beans
Contains more Vitamin E +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.3%
Contains more Folate +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +60%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +58.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.41
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%
Mung beans
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 4% 41% 15% 11% 25% 16% 120% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin E +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.3%
Contains more Folate +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +60%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +58.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.41

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
4
:
1
Mung beans
Mung beans
Contains more Protein +10.1%
Contains more Fats +39.5%
Contains more Other +19%
Equal in Protein - 7.02
Equal in Carbs - 19.15
Equal in Water - 72.66
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
Mung beans
7% 19% 73%
Protein: 7.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 19.15 g
Water: 72.66 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Protein +10.1%
Contains more Fats +39.5%
Contains more Other +19%
Equal in Protein - 7.02
Equal in Carbs - 19.15
Equal in Water - 72.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
1
:
2
Mung beans
Mung beans
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.7%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
34% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.138 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.225 g
Mung beans
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.128 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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.
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Mung beans
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Mung beans Opinion
Net carbs 14.26g 11.55g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Protein 7.73g 7.02g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Fats 0.53g 0.38g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Carbs 20.76g 19.15g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calories 116kcal 105kcal Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Sugar 3.3g 2g Mung beans
Fiber 6.5g 7.6g Mung beans
Calcium 24mg 27mg Mung beans
Iron 2.51mg 1.4mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Magnesium 53mg 48mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phosphorus 156mg 99mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Potassium 278mg 266mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Sodium 4mg 2mg Mung beans
Zinc 1.29mg 0.84mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Copper 0.268mg 0.156mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Manganese 0.475mg 0.298mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Selenium 2.5µg 2.5µg
Vitamin A 15IU 24IU Mung beans
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.15mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1mg Mung beans
Vitamin B1 0.202mg 0.164mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.061mg Mung beans
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 0.577mg Mung beans
Vitamin B5 0.411mg 0.41mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.067mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Folate 208µg 159µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin K 1.7µg 2.7µg Mung beans
Tryptophan 0.095mg 0.076mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Threonine 0.294mg 0.23mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.297mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Leucine 0.592mg 0.544mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Lysine 0.523mg 0.49mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Methionine 0.11mg 0.084mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phenylalanine 0.451mg 0.425mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Valine 0.368mg 0.364mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Histidine 0.24mg 0.205mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Saturated Fat 0.138g 0.116g Mung beans
Monounsaturated Fat 0.044g 0.054g Mung beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.225g 0.128g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Mung beans
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)
20%
Mung beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
29%
Mung beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mung beans
Mung beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung beans
Mung beans contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung beans
Mung beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung beans
Mung beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung beans
Mung beans is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
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.

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. Mung beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174257/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.