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

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How are cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and mussels different?

  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is richer in folate and fiber, while mussels is higher in vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
  • Mussels covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 1000% more than cowpea (Black-eyed pea).
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in sodium.

Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat types were used 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.
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 26% 9.9% 24% 252% 50% 73% 122% 48% 887% 489%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +79.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains more IronIron +167.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +107%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +82.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1331.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3484%
~equal in Potassium ~268mg

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 45% 30% 0% 0% 75% 97% 56% 57% 23% 3000% 0% 57% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +173.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +663.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +506.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +131.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.1mg

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
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +180.9%
Contains more WaterWater +14.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +207.9%
Contains more FatsFats +745.3%
Contains more OtherOther +238.3%

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
28% 33% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.212 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2204.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +438.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Mussels DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 24µg 1000%
Manganese 0.475mg 6.8mg 275%
Selenium 2.5µg 89.6µg 158%
Iron 2.51mg 6.72mg 53%
Folate 208µg 76µg 33%
Protein 7.73g 23.8g 32%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.42mg 28%
Fiber 6.5g 0g 26%
Cholesterol 0mg 56mg 19%
Phosphorus 156mg 285mg 18%
Sodium 4mg 369mg 16%
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 3mg 16%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 13.6mg 15%
Copper 0.268mg 0.149mg 13%
Zinc 1.29mg 2.67mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.411mg 0.95mg 11%
Vitamin A 1µg 91µg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.202mg 0.3mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.225g 1.212g 7%
Choline 32.2mg 6%
Fats 0.53g 4.48g 6%
Magnesium 53mg 37mg 4%
Carbs 20.76g 7.39g 4%
Saturated fat 0.138g 0.85g 3%
Calories 116kcal 172kcal 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.044g 1.014g 2%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Calcium 24mg 33mg 1%
Net carbs 14.26g 7.39g N/A
Potassium 278mg 268mg 0%
Sugar 3.3g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.095mg 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 0.294mg 1.025mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 1.036mg 0%
Leucine 0.592mg 1.676mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 1.779mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0.537mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.451mg 0.853mg 0%
Valine 0.368mg 1.04mg 0%
Histidine 0.24mg 0.457mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.276g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.506g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.044g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Mussels
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)
265%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 365mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.712g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is cheaper (difference - $5)
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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.