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

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What are the main differences between Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and Pinto beans?

  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is richer in Folate, Copper, and Iron, yet Pinto beans is richer in Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Selenium.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 10 times more Sugar than Pinto beans. Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 3.3g of Sugar, while Pinto beans has 0.34g.

We used Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Beans, pinto, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types in this comparison.

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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 36% 14% 38% 78% 73% 27% 63% 0.13% 59% 34%
Contains more IronIron +20.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +31.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +91.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +148%
~equal in Magnesium ~50mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~147mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.453mg

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% 0.9% 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 2.7% 0% 19% 0% 48% 14% 6% 13% 53% 0% 8.8% 129% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +95.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +235.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +129%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +105.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.193mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~35.3mg

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% 26% 63%
Protein: 9.01 g
Fats: 0.65 g
Carbs: 26.22 g
Water: 62.95 g
Other: 1.17 g
Contains more WaterWater +11.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.6%
Contains more FatsFats +22.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.3%
Contains more OtherOther +24.5%

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
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.136 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.235 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +202.3%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.136g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.235g

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) Pinto beans
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Pinto beans Opinion
Calories 116kcal 143kcal Pinto beans
Protein 7.73g 9.01g Pinto beans
Fats 0.53g 0.65g Pinto beans
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.8mg Pinto beans
Net carbs 14.26g 17.22g Pinto beans
Carbs 20.76g 26.22g Pinto beans
Magnesium 53mg 50mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium 24mg 46mg Pinto beans
Potassium 278mg 436mg Pinto beans
Iron 2.51mg 2.09mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Sugar 3.3g 0.34g Pinto beans
Fiber 6.5g 9g Pinto beans
Copper 0.268mg 0.219mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Zinc 1.29mg 0.98mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Starch 15.15g Pinto beans
Phosphorus 156mg 147mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Sodium 4mg 1mg Pinto beans
Vitamin A 15IU 0IU Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.94mg Pinto beans
Manganese 0.475mg 0.453mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Selenium 2.5µg 6.2µg Pinto beans
Vitamin B1 0.202mg 0.193mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.062mg Pinto beans
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 0.318mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B5 0.411mg 0.21mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.229mg Pinto beans
Vitamin K 1.7µg 3.5µg Pinto beans
Folate 208µg 172µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Choline 32.2mg 35.3mg Pinto beans
Saturated Fat 0.138g 0.136g Pinto beans
Monounsaturated Fat 0.044g 0.133g Pinto beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.225g 0.235g Pinto beans
Tryptophan 0.095mg 0.108mg Pinto beans
Threonine 0.294mg 0.331mg Pinto beans
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.426mg Pinto beans
Leucine 0.592mg 0.765mg Pinto beans
Lysine 0.523mg 0.63mg Pinto beans
Methionine 0.11mg 0.117mg Pinto beans
Phenylalanine 0.451mg 0.531mg Pinto beans
Valine 0.368mg 0.519mg Pinto beans
Histidine 0.24mg 0.247mg Pinto beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Pinto beans
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
24%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
24%
Pinto beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
42%
Pinto beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pinto beans
Pinto beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pinto beans
Pinto beans contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pinto beans
Pinto beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pinto beans
Pinto beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Pinto beans
Pinto beans is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Pinto beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175200/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.