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

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A recap on differences between Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and Rye

  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more Folate, however, Rye is higher in Manganese, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
  • Rye covers your daily Manganese needs 91% more than Cowpea (Black-eyed pea).
  • Rye contains 5 times less Folate than Cowpea (Black-eyed pea). Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 208µg of Folate, while Rye contains 38µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Rye grain.

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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%
Rye
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +107.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +83.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +105.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +112.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +442.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +456%
~equal in Calcium ~24mg
~equal in Iron ~2.63mg

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%
Rye
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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 0% 0.66% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +36.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +447.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +203.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +356.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +762.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +254.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +194%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +247.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~30.4mg

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
Rye
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10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more WaterWater +560.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.8%
Contains more FatsFats +207.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +265.4%
Contains more OtherOther +67%

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
Rye
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17% 18% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -29.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +372.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +240.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Rye Opinion
Calories 116kcal 338kcal Rye
Protein 7.73g 10.34g Rye
Fats 0.53g 1.63g Rye
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Net carbs 14.26g 60.76g Rye
Carbs 20.76g 75.86g Rye
Magnesium 53mg 110mg Rye
Calcium 24mg 24mg
Potassium 278mg 510mg Rye
Iron 2.51mg 2.63mg Rye
Sugar 3.3g 0.98g Rye
Fiber 6.5g 15.1g Rye
Copper 0.268mg 0.367mg Rye
Zinc 1.29mg 2.65mg Rye
Phosphorus 156mg 332mg Rye
Sodium 4mg 2mg Rye
Vitamin A 15IU 11IU Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin A 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.85mg Rye
Manganese 0.475mg 2.577mg Rye
Selenium 2.5µg 13.9µg Rye
Vitamin B1 0.202mg 0.316mg Rye
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.251mg Rye
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 4.27mg Rye
Vitamin B5 0.411mg 1.456mg Rye
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.294mg Rye
Vitamin K 1.7µg 5.9µg Rye
Folate 208µg 38µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Choline 32.2mg 30.4mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Saturated Fat 0.138g 0.197g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.044g 0.208g Rye
Polyunsaturated fat 0.225g 0.767g Rye
Tryptophan 0.095mg 0.108mg Rye
Threonine 0.294mg 0.289mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.208mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Leucine 0.592mg 0.563mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Lysine 0.523mg 0.286mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Methionine 0.11mg 0.153mg Rye
Phenylalanine 0.451mg 0.435mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Valine 0.368mg 0.317mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Histidine 0.24mg 0.189mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Fructose 0.11g Rye

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Rye
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)
35%
Rye
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
98%
Rye

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye
Rye is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye
Rye is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.059g)
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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.