Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) vs. Pigeon pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and Pigeon pea
- Pigeon pea has less Folate, Iron, and Phosphorus.
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) covers your daily Folate needs 24% more than Pigeon pea.
- Pigeon pea contains 2 times less Iron than Cowpea (Black-eyed pea). Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 2.51mg of Iron, while Pigeon pea contains 1.11mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Pigeon peas (red gram), 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.
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Iron
+126.1%
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Magnesium
+15.2%
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Phosphorus
+31.1%
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Sodium
-20%
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Zinc
+43.3%
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Calcium
+79.2%
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Potassium
+38.1%
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Selenium
+16%
Equal in Copper - 0.269
Equal in Manganese - 0.501
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Iron
+126.1%
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Magnesium
+15.2%
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Phosphorus
+31.1%
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Sodium
-20%
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Zinc
+43.3%
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Calcium
+79.2%
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Potassium
+38.1%
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Selenium
+16%
Equal in Copper - 0.269
Equal in Manganese - 0.501
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.
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Vitamin A
+400%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+38.4%
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Vitamin B5
+28.8%
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Vitamin B6
+100%
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Folate
+87.4%
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Vitamin B3
+57.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.059
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Vitamin A
+400%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+38.4%
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Vitamin B5
+28.8%
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Vitamin B6
+100%
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Folate
+87.4%
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Vitamin B3
+57.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.059
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+14.3%
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Fats
+39.5%
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Carbs
+12%
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Other
+12.8%
Equal in Water - 68.55
Protein:
7.73 g
Fats:
0.53 g
Carbs:
20.76 g
Water:
70.04 g
Other:
0.94 g
Protein:
6.76 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
23.25 g
Water:
68.55 g
Other:
1.06 g
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Protein
+14.3%
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Fats
+39.5%
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Carbs
+12%
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+12.8%
Equal in Water - 68.55
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1366.7%
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Saturated Fat
-39.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.205
Saturated Fat:
0.138 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.225 g
Saturated Fat:
0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.205 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1366.7%
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Saturated Fat
-39.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.205
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 14.26g | 16.55g |
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Protein | 7.73g | 6.76g |
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Fats | 0.53g | 0.38g |
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Carbs | 20.76g | 23.25g |
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Calories | 116kcal | 121kcal |
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Sugar | 3.3g |
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Fiber | 6.5g | 6.7g |
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Calcium | 24mg | 43mg |
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Iron | 2.51mg | 1.11mg |
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Magnesium | 53mg | 46mg |
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Phosphorus | 156mg | 119mg |
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Potassium | 278mg | 384mg |
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Sodium | 4mg | 5mg |
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Zinc | 1.29mg | 0.9mg |
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Copper | 0.268mg | 0.269mg |
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Manganese | 0.475mg | 0.501mg |
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Selenium | 2.5µg | 2.9µg |
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Vitamin A | 15IU | 3IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 0µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.28mg |
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Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.202mg | 0.146mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.059mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.495mg | 0.781mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.411mg | 0.319mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.05mg |
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Folate | 208µg | 111µg |
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Vitamin K | 1.7µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.095mg | 0.066mg |
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Threonine | 0.294mg | 0.239mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0.245mg |
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Leucine | 0.592mg | 0.483mg |
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Lysine | 0.523mg | 0.474mg |
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Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.076mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.451mg | 0.579mg |
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Valine | 0.368mg | 0.292mg |
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Histidine | 0.24mg | 0.241mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.138g | 0.083g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.044g | 0.003g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.225g | 0.205g |
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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%

15%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%

37%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.055g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?

Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.