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

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What are the main differences between cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and poppy seed?

  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is richer in folate, yet poppy seed is richer in manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B1, and fiber.
  • Poppy seed's daily need coverage for manganese is 271% higher.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 3 times more folate than poppy seed. Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 208µg of folate, while poppy seed has 82µg.
  • Poppy seed has a lower glycemic index than cowpea (Black-eyed pea).

We used Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Spices, poppy seed 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 248% 431% 63% 366% 542% 215% 373% 3.4% 875% 74%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +554.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5891.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +158.6%
Contains more IronIron +288.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +507.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +512.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +457.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1312%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +440%

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%
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 3.3% 0% 35% 0% 214% 23% 17% 19% 57% 0% 0% 62% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +153.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +265.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +532.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +322.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +147%
~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
18% 42% 28% 6% 6%
Protein: 17.99 g
Fats: 41.56 g
Carbs: 28.13 g
Water: 5.95 g
Other: 6.37 g
Contains more WaterWater +1077.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +132.7%
Contains more FatsFats +7741.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35.5%
Contains more OtherOther +577.7%

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
12% 15% 73%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.517 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.569 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13495.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12597.3%

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) Poppy seed
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Poppy seed DV% diff.
Manganese 0.475mg 6.707mg 271%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.225g 28.569g 189%
Copper 0.268mg 1.627mg 151%
Calcium 24mg 1438mg 141%
Phosphorus 156mg 870mg 102%
Iron 2.51mg 9.76mg 91%
Magnesium 53mg 347mg 70%
Fats 0.53g 41.56g 63%
Zinc 1.29mg 7.9mg 60%
Vitamin B1 0.202mg 0.854mg 54%
Fiber 6.5g 19.5g 52%
Folate 208µg 82µg 32%
Protein 7.73g 17.99g 21%
Selenium 2.5µg 13.5µg 20%
Calories 116kcal 525kcal 20%
Saturated fat 0.138g 4.517g 20%
Monounsaturated fat 0.044g 5.982g 15%
Potassium 278mg 719mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.247mg 11%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 1.77mg 10%
Choline 32.2mg 8.8mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.1mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 0.896mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.411mg 0.324mg 2%
Carbs 20.76g 28.13g 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0µg 1%
Sodium 4mg 26mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 14.26g 8.63g N/A
Sugar 3.3g 2.99g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.095mg 0.184mg 0%
Threonine 0.294mg 0.686mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.819mg 0%
Leucine 0.592mg 1.321mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0.952mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0.502mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.451mg 0.758mg 0%
Valine 0.368mg 1.095mg 0%
Histidine 0.24mg 0.471mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Poppy seed
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)
33%
Poppy seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
319%
Poppy seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.379g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Poppy seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171330/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.