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

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The main differences between cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and pistachios

  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more folate; however, pistachios have more vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, manganese, potassium, iron, and vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for pistachios is 123% higher.
  • Pistachios have 4 times less folate than cowpea (Black-eyed pea). Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 208µg of folate, while pistachios have 51µg.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in saturated fat.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has a higher glycemic index than pistachios.

Food types used in this article are Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw.

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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 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +128.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +337.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +268.7%
Contains more IronIron +56.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +385.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +70.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +214.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +152.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +180%

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 19% 8.7% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +307.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +921.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +330.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +162.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1600%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more WaterWater +1502.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +160.8%
Contains more FatsFats +8450.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.9%
Contains more OtherOther +217%

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
14% 53% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +52756.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6291.1%

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) Pistachio
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar 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) Pistachio DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 1.7mg 123%
Copper 0.268mg 1.3mg 115%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.225g 14.38g 94%
Fats 0.53g 45.32g 69%
Monounsaturated fat 0.044g 23.257g 58%
Vitamin B1 0.202mg 0.87mg 56%
Phosphorus 156mg 490mg 48%
Folate 208µg 51µg 39%
Manganese 0.475mg 1.2mg 32%
Saturated fat 0.138g 5.907g 26%
Protein 7.73g 20.16g 25%
Calories 116kcal 560kcal 22%
Potassium 278mg 1025mg 22%
Iron 2.51mg 3.92mg 18%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 2.86mg 17%
Fiber 6.5g 10.6g 16%
Magnesium 53mg 121mg 16%
Selenium 2.5µg 7µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.16mg 8%
Calcium 24mg 105mg 8%
Zinc 1.29mg 2.2mg 8%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 5.6mg 6%
Choline 32.2mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 1.3mg 5%
Vitamin A 1µg 26µg 3%
Carbs 20.76g 27.17g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.411mg 0.52mg 2%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Net carbs 14.26g 16.57g N/A
Sugar 3.3g 7.66g N/A
Sodium 4mg 1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.095mg 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.294mg 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 0.592mg 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.451mg 1.092mg 0%
Valine 0.368mg 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.24mg 0.512mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Pistachio
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)
63%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.769g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.