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

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What are the differences between Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and Potato salad?

  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is higher in Folate, Iron, Fiber, Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, yet Potato salad is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)'s daily need coverage for Folate is 50% more.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 5 times more Fiber than Potato salad. While Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 6.5g of Fiber, Potato salad has only 1.3g.
  • The amount of Sodium in Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower.

We used Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Potato salad, home-prepared types in this article.

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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.
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
9
:
1
Potato salad
Potato salad
Contains more Calcium +26.3%
Contains more Iron +286.2%
Contains more Magnesium +253.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +316.1%
Contains more Copper +127.1%
Contains more Manganese +370.3%
Contains more Selenium +64%
Equal in Potassium - 254
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 95% 38% 67% 25% 1% 36% 90% 62% 14%
Potato salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Contains more Calcium +26.3%
Contains more Iron +286.2%
Contains more Magnesium +253.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +316.1%
Contains more Copper +127.1%
Contains more Manganese +370.3%
Contains more Selenium +64%
Equal in Potassium - 254

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.
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
4
:
6
Potato salad
Potato salad
Contains more Vitamin B1 +162.3%
Contains more Folate +2871.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +946.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 2% 51% 13% 10% 25% 24% 156% 0% 5%
Potato salad
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +162.3%
Contains more Folate +2871.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +946.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
2
:
3
Potato salad
Potato salad
Contains more Protein +188.4%
Contains more Carbs +85.9%
Contains more Fats +1447.2%
Contains more Other +107.4%
Equal in Water - 76
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
8% 21% 70%
Protein: 7.73 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 20.76 g
Water: 70.04 g
Other: 0.94 g
Potato salad
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Protein +188.4%
Contains more Carbs +85.9%
Contains more Fats +1447.2%
Contains more Other +107.4%
Equal in Water - 76

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
1
:
2
Potato salad
Potato salad
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5536.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1560.9%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
34% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.138 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.225 g
Potato salad
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5536.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1560.9%

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 salad
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Potato salad Opinion
Net carbs 14.26g 9.87g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Protein 7.73g 2.68g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Fats 0.53g 8.2g Potato salad
Carbs 20.76g 11.17g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calories 116kcal 143kcal Potato salad
Sugar 3.3g Potato salad
Fiber 6.5g 1.3g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium 24mg 19mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Iron 2.51mg 0.65mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Magnesium 53mg 15mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phosphorus 156mg 52mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Potassium 278mg 254mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Sodium 4mg 529mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Zinc 1.29mg 0.31mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Copper 0.268mg 0.118mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Manganese 0.475mg 0.101mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Selenium 2.5µg 4.1µg Potato salad
Vitamin A 15IU 157IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 32µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 0.28mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin C 0.4mg 10mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.202mg 0.077mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.06mg Potato salad
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 0.89mg Potato salad
Vitamin B5 0.411mg 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.141mg Potato salad
Folate 208µg 7µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin K 1.7µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Tryptophan 0.095mg 0.042mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Threonine 0.294mg 0.116mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.141mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Leucine 0.592mg 0.202mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Lysine 0.523mg 0.171mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Methionine 0.11mg 0.066mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phenylalanine 0.451mg 0.135mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Valine 0.368mg 0.172mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Histidine 0.24mg 0.062mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cholesterol 0mg 68mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Saturated Fat 0.138g 1.429g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.044g 2.48g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.225g 3.737g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Potato salad
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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)
14%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 525mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.291g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in minerals
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 salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.