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.
- Pinto beans has a lower glycemic index than cowpea (Black-eyed pea).
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.
| 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% |
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 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% |
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:
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
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
0.136 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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.229mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 6.5g | 9g | 10% |
| Folate | 208µg | 172µg | 9% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 6.2µg | 7% |
| Starch | 15.15g | 6% | |
| Potassium | 278mg | 436mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.268mg | 0.219mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.51mg | 2.09mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 0.94mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.411mg | 0.21mg | 4% |
| Protein | 7.73g | 9.01g | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.29mg | 0.98mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 46mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 20.76g | 26.22g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 3.5µg | 2% |
| Choline | 32.2mg | 35.3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.495mg | 0.318mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.062mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.202mg | 0.193mg | 1% |
| Calories | 116kcal | 143kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.475mg | 0.453mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 156mg | 147mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 53mg | 50mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.53g | 0.65g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.8mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.26g | 17.22g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.3g | 0.34g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.138g | 0.136g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.044g | 0.133g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.225g | 0.235g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.095mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.294mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0.426mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.592mg | 0.765mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.451mg | 0.531mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.368mg | 0.519mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.24mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
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
23%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pinto beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pinto beans contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pinto beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pinto beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Pinto beans is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.