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

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A recap on differences between cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and pecan

  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more folate; however, pecan is higher in manganese, copper, vitamin B1, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, fiber, and vitamin B5.
  • Pecan covers your daily manganese needs 175% more than cowpea (Black-eyed pea).
  • Pecan contains 9 times less folate than cowpea (Black-eyed pea). Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 208µg of folate, while pecan contains 22µg.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Nuts, pecans.

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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%
Pecan
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 21% 36% 95% 400% 124% 119% 0% 587% 21%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +128.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +191.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +347.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +251.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +77.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +847.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +52%
~equal in Iron ~2.53mg

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%
Pecan
10
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 3.7% 1% 28% 0% 165% 30% 22% 52% 48% 0% 8.8% 17% 22%
Contains more FolateFolate +845.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +175%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +226.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +135.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +105.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +25.8%
~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
Pecan
3
9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +49.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1889.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.6%
Contains more FatsFats +13479.2%
Contains more OtherOther +57.4%

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
Pecan
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9% 59% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.18 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.614 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +92629.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9506.2%

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) Pecan
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) Pecan DV% diff.
Manganese 0.475mg 4.5mg 175%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.225g 21.614g 143%
Fats 0.53g 71.97g 110%
Copper 0.268mg 1.2mg 104%
Monounsaturated fat 0.044g 40.801g 102%
Folate 208µg 22µg 47%
Vitamin B1 0.202mg 0.66mg 38%
Zinc 1.29mg 4.53mg 29%
Calories 116kcal 691kcal 29%
Saturated fat 0.138g 6.18g 27%
Phosphorus 156mg 277mg 17%
Magnesium 53mg 121mg 16%
Fiber 6.5g 9.6g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.411mg 0.863mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.21mg 8%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 1.4mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.13mg 6%
Calcium 24mg 70mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 1.167mg 4%
Potassium 278mg 410mg 4%
Protein 7.73g 9.17g 3%
Carbs 20.76g 13.86g 2%
Selenium 2.5µg 3.8µg 2%
Choline 32.2mg 40.5mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 3.5µg 2%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 14.26g 4.26g N/A
Iron 2.51mg 2.53mg 0%
Sugar 3.3g 3.97g N/A
Starch 0.46g 0%
Sodium 4mg 0mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.095mg 0.093mg 0%
Threonine 0.294mg 0.306mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.336mg 0%
Leucine 0.592mg 0.598mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0.287mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0.183mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.451mg 0.426mg 0%
Valine 0.368mg 0.411mg 0%
Histidine 0.24mg 0.262mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Pecan
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)
31%
Pecan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
149%
Pecan

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.042g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/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.