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

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Significant differences between cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and oregano

  • The amount of vitamin K, iron, manganese, calcium, fiber, vitamin E, vitamin B6, magnesium, copper, and vitamin B2 in oregano is higher than in cowpea (Black-eyed pea).
  • Oregano covers your daily vitamin K needs 517% more than cowpea (Black-eyed pea).
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is 52, while the glycemic index of oregano is 5.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Spices, oregano, dried.

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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 193% 479% 111% 1380% 211% 73% 63% 3.3% 651% 25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +409.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6554.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +353.2%
Contains more IronIron +1366.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +136.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +108.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +950.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +80%
~equal in Phosphorus ~148mg

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 7.7% 28% 365% 0% 44% 122% 87% 55% 241% 0% 1554% 178% 18%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +475%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6421.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +860%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +837.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +124.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +944%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +36470.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +13.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~32.3mg

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
9% 4% 69% 10% 8%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 4.28 g
Carbs: 68.92 g
Water: 9.93 g
Other: 7.87 g
Contains more WaterWater +605.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.4%
Contains more FatsFats +707.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +232%
Contains more OtherOther +737.2%

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
43% 20% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.551 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.369 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1527.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +508.4%

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) Oregano
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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) Oregano DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1.7µg 621.7µg 517%
Iron 2.51mg 36.8mg 429%
Manganese 0.475mg 4.99mg 196%
Calcium 24mg 1597mg 157%
Fiber 6.5g 42.5g 144%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 18.26mg 120%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 1.044mg 73%
Magnesium 53mg 270mg 52%
Copper 0.268mg 0.633mg 41%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.528mg 36%
Potassium 278mg 1260mg 29%
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 4.64mg 26%
Carbs 20.76g 68.92g 16%
Zinc 1.29mg 2.69mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.411mg 0.921mg 10%
Vitamin A 1µg 85µg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.225g 1.369g 8%
Folate 208µg 237µg 7%
Calories 116kcal 265kcal 7%
Fats 0.53g 4.28g 6%
Saturated fat 0.138g 1.551g 6%
Selenium 2.5µg 4.5µg 4%
Protein 7.73g 9g 3%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 2.3mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.044g 0.716g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.202mg 0.177mg 2%
Sodium 4mg 25mg 1%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Phosphorus 156mg 148mg 1%
Net carbs 14.26g 26.42g N/A
Sugar 3.3g 4.09g N/A
Choline 32.2mg 32.3mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.095mg 0.203mg 0%
Threonine 0.294mg 0.322mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.441mg 0%
Leucine 0.592mg 0.78mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0.5mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0.127mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.451mg 0.449mg 0%
Valine 0.368mg 0.585mg 0%
Histidine 0.24mg 0.144mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g 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) Oregano
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)
208%
Oregano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
319%
Oregano

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.413g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Oregano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171328/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.