Cowpea vs Spelt - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food

Cowpea

1

:

7

Spelt

Contains less Sodium -50%

Contains more Iron +76.9%

Contains more Calcium +12.5%

Contains more Potassium +39.6%

Contains more Magnesium +156.6%

Contains more Copper +90.7%

Contains more Zinc +154.3%

Contains more Phosphorus +157.1%

Cowpea

Spelt

Contains less Sodium -50%

Contains more Iron +76.9%

Contains more Calcium +12.5%

Contains more Potassium +39.6%

Contains more Magnesium +156.6%

Contains more Copper +90.7%

Contains more Zinc +154.3%

Contains more Phosphorus +157.1%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food

Cowpea

3

:

7

Spelt

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin A +50%

Contains more Vitamin E +182.1%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +80.2%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +105.5%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +1282.4%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +159.9%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +130%

Contains more Vitamin K +111.8%

Cowpea

Spelt

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin A +50%

Contains more Vitamin E +182.1%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +80.2%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +105.5%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +1282.4%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +159.9%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +130%

Contains more Vitamin K +111.8%

Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores

Summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfils human daily needs, the more the summary score is

Vitamin Summary Score

8

24

Mineral Summary Score

28

60

Macronutrients Comparison

Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food

Protein

46%

87%

Carbohydrates

21%

70%

Fats

2%

11%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention at the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.


Rich in minerals
Lower in price
Rich in vitamins
Lower in Sugars
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in glycemic index
Lower in Cholesterol	Equal

Which food is preferable in case of diets?

Low Calories diet

Low Fats diet

Low Carbs diet

Low glycemic index diet

is better in case of low diet


Low Calories diet
Low Fats diet
Low Carbs diet
Low glycemic index diet

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Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?

Spelt is relatively richer in minerals

Which food is cheaper?

Spelt is cheaper (difference - $2)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Spelt is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food contains less Sugars?

Cowpea contains less Sugars (difference - 3.52g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Cowpea contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Cowpea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.268g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Cowpea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)

Which food contains less Cholesterol?

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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

In the column "Opinion" we made some assumptions which could be controversial. For instance we are assuming that less saturated fats is good for you. Please ignore this column if you have your own opinion.We marked the nutrients, comparison of which we considered as not meaningful, as "N/A"

Nutrient			Opinion
Calories	116	338
Protein	7.73	14.57
Fats	0.53	2.43
Vitamin C	0.4	0
Carbs	20.76	70.19
Cholesterol	0	0
Vitamin D	0
Iron	2.51	4.44
Calcium	24	27
Potassium	278	388
Magnesium	53	136
Sugars	3.3	6.82
Fiber	6.5	10.7
Copper	0.268	0.511
Zinc	1.29	3.28
Starch		53.92
Phosphorus	156	401
Sodium	4	8
Vitamin A	15	10
Vitamin E	0.28	0.79
Vitamin D	0
Vitamin B1	0.202	0.364
Vitamin B2	0.055	0.113
Vitamin B3	0.495	6.843
Vitamin B5	0.411	1.068
Vitamin B6	0.1	0.23
Vitamin B12	0	0
Vitamin K	1.7	3.6
Folic acid (B9)	0	0
Trans Fat	0
Saturated Fat	0.138	0.406
Monounsaturated Fat	0.044	0.445
Polyunsaturated fat	0.225	1.258
Tryptophan	0.095	0.132
Threonine	0.294	0.443
Isoleucine	0.314	0.552
Leucine	0.592	1.07
Lysine	0.523	0.409
Methionine	0.11	0.258
Phenylalanine	0.451	0.737
Valine	0.368	0.681
Histidine	0.24	0.36