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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +126.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +43.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +79.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +38.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +28.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +87.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +57.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +39.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.8% |
~equal in
Water
~68.55g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.138 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.225 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.205 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1366.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -39.9% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.205g
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 Glycemic Index |
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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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| Calories | 116kcal | 121kcal |
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| Protein | 7.73g | 6.76g |
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| Fats | 0.53g | 0.38g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 14.26g | 16.55g |
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| Carbs | 20.76g | 23.25g |
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| Magnesium | 53mg | 46mg |
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| Calcium | 24mg | 43mg |
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| Potassium | 278mg | 384mg |
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| Iron | 2.51mg | 1.11mg |
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| Sugar | 3.3g |
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| Fiber | 6.5g | 6.7g |
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| Copper | 0.268mg | 0.269mg |
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| Zinc | 1.29mg | 0.9mg |
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| Phosphorus | 156mg | 119mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 5mg |
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| Vitamin A | 15IU | 3IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.28mg |
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| Manganese | 0.475mg | 0.501mg |
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| Selenium | 2.5µg | 2.9µg |
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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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| Vitamin K | 1.7µg |
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| Folate | 208µg | 111µg |
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| Choline | 32.2mg |
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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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| 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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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
14%
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.