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

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How are cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and seaweed different?

  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is richer in fiber, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B1, manganese, and vitamin B6, while seaweed is higher in vitamin K, magnesium, and calcium.
  • Seaweed covers your daily need for vitamin K, 54% more than cowpea (Black-eyed pea).
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 50 times more vitamin B6 than seaweed. Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 0.1mg of vitamin B6, while seaweed contains 0.002mg.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in sodium.

Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Seaweed, kelp, raw types were used 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.
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 86% 50% 7.9% 107% 43% 34% 18% 30% 26% 3.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +212.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +106.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +271.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +137.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +257.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +128.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +600%
Contains more IronIron +13.5%
~equal in Zinc ~1.23mg

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 10% 2% 17% 0% 13% 35% 8.8% 39% 0.46% 0% 165% 135% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +304%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4900%
Contains more FolateFolate +15.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +151.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +650%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +210.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +56.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3782.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.47mg
~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
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +360.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +116.9%
Contains more WaterWater +16.5%
Contains more OtherOther +603.2%
~equal in Fats ~0.56g

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
63% 25% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.247 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +378.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +122.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Seaweed DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1.7µg 66µg 54%
Fiber 6.5g 1.3g 21%
Magnesium 53mg 121mg 16%
Phosphorus 156mg 42mg 16%
Copper 0.268mg 0.13mg 15%
Calcium 24mg 168mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.202mg 0.05mg 13%
Manganese 0.475mg 0.2mg 12%
Protein 7.73g 1.68g 12%
Sodium 4mg 233mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.002mg 8%
Folate 208µg 180µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.15mg 7%
Potassium 278mg 89mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.411mg 0.642mg 5%
Choline 32.2mg 12.8mg 4%
Calories 116kcal 43kcal 4%
Iron 2.51mg 2.85mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.87mg 4%
Carbs 20.76g 9.57g 4%
Selenium 2.5µg 0.7µg 3%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 3mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.225g 0.047g 1%
Zinc 1.29mg 1.23mg 1%
Vitamin A 1µg 6µg 1%
Fats 0.53g 0.56g 0%
Net carbs 14.26g 8.27g N/A
Sugar 3.3g 0.6g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 0.47mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.138g 0.247g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.044g 0.098g 0%
Tryptophan 0.095mg 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 0.294mg 0.055mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.076mg 0%
Leucine 0.592mg 0.083mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0.082mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0.025mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.451mg 0.043mg 0%
Valine 0.368mg 0.072mg 0%
Histidine 0.24mg 0.024mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g 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) Seaweed
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%
Seaweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
41%
Seaweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 229mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.109g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.