Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and shortbread
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more folate, fiber, copper, and phosphorus; however, shortbread is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin E, and vitamin B1.
- Shortbread covers your daily saturated fat needs 40% more than cowpea (Black-eyed pea).
- Shortbread contains 5 times less fiber than cowpea (Black-eyed pea). Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 6.5g of fiber, while shortbread contains 1.3g.
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of shortbread is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +278.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +84.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +215.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +197.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +163.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +136.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +18.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +148% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +28% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +40.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +156.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +3477.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +771.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +74.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +470.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +561.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +547.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.73 g
Fats:
0.53 g
Carbs:
20.76 g
Water:
70.04 g
Other:
0.94 g
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1845.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4847.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +207.2% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.138 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.225 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15145.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3600.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.225g | 8.326g | 54% |
| Fats | 0.53g | 26.22g | 40% |
| Saturated fat | 0.138g | 8.105g | 36% |
| Folate | 208µg | 81µg | 32% |
| Fiber | 6.5g | 1.3g | 21% |
| Calories | 116kcal | 514kcal | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.314mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.268mg | 0.09mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.495mg | 3.275mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.044g | 6.708g | 17% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Sodium | 4mg | 353mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 20.76g | 63.78g | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 2.44mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.202mg | 0.353mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 156mg | 66mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 53mg | 14mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 11µg | 8% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 6.2µg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.29mg | 0.49mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2.51mg | 2.98mg | 6% |
| Choline | 32.2mg | 0.9mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 278mg | 88mg | 6% |
| Protein | 7.73g | 5.37g | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.475mg | 0.393mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.071mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.411mg | 0.321mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.26g | 62.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.3g | 21.65g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.714g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.095mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.294mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.592mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.451mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.368mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 349mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.967g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in minerals
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.