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Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and potato chips

  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more folate and iron; however, potato chips have more vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B3, vitamin K, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin E for potato chips is 59% higher.
  • Potato chips have 5 times less folate than cowpea (Black-eyed pea). Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 208µg of folate, while potato chips have 45µg.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more IronIron +54%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +358.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +224%
~equal in Calcium ~24mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~165mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.44mg

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21%
Contains more FolateFolate +362.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +7675%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3153.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +258.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +673.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +560%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1200%
Contains more CholineCholine +16.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.402mg
~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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more WaterWater +3586.3%
Contains more FatsFats +6428.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +154.8%
Contains more OtherOther +283%
~equal in Protein ~7g

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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +22263.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5308.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Potato chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.225g 12.17g 80%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 9.11mg 59%
Fats 0.53g 34.6g 52%
Saturated fat 0.138g 10.96g 49%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.66mg 43%
Folate 208µg 45µg 41%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 31.1mg 34%
Potassium 278mg 1275mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 0.044g 9.84g 24%
Histidine 0.24mg 153mg 22%
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 3.827mg 21%
Calories 116kcal 536kcal 21%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 22.1µg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.197mg 11%
Carbs 20.76g 52.9g 11%
Iron 2.51mg 1.63mg 11%
Selenium 2.5µg 8.1µg 10%
Fiber 6.5g 4.8g 7%
Copper 0.268mg 0.306mg 4%
Magnesium 53mg 67mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.202mg 0.167mg 3%
Zinc 1.29mg 1.09mg 2%
Manganese 0.475mg 0.44mg 2%
Protein 7.73g 7g 1%
Phosphorus 156mg 165mg 1%
Choline 32.2mg 37.5mg 1%
Net carbs 14.26g 48.1g N/A
Calcium 24mg 24mg 0%
Sugar 3.3g 0.22g N/A
Sodium 4mg 8mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.411mg 0.402mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.095mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.294mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.592mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.451mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.368mg 0.392mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Potato chips
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)
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.822g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.