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

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Summary of differences between cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and cinnamon

  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more folate, vitamin B1, and phosphorus, while cinnamon has more manganese, fiber, calcium, iron, vitamin K, vitamin E, and copper.
  • Cinnamon covers your daily need for manganese, 739% more than cowpea (Black-eyed pea).
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 35 times more folate than cinnamon. While cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 208µg of folate, cinnamon contains only 6µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Spices, cinnamon, ground.

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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 43% 301% 38% 312% 113% 50% 27% 1.3% 2278% 17%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +143.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4075%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55%
Contains more IronIron +231.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +41.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3577.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24%

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 13% 5% 46% 0% 5.5% 9.5% 25% 21% 36% 0% 78% 4.5% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +818.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +3366.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +192.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +850%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +728.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +169.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +58%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1735.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
4% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +93.7%
Contains more WaterWater +562%
Contains more FatsFats +134%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +288.2%
Contains more OtherOther +283%

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
52% 37% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.345 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.068 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +230.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +459.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Cinnamon DV% diff.
Manganese 0.475mg 17.466mg 739%
Fiber 6.5g 53.1g 186%
Calcium 24mg 1002mg 98%
Iron 2.51mg 8.32mg 73%
Folate 208µg 6µg 51%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 31.2µg 25%
Carbs 20.76g 80.59g 20%
Vitamin B1 0.202mg 0.022mg 15%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 2.32mg 14%
Phosphorus 156mg 64mg 13%
Copper 0.268mg 0.339mg 8%
Protein 7.73g 3.99g 7%
Calories 116kcal 247kcal 7%
Zinc 1.29mg 1.83mg 5%
Potassium 278mg 431mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 1.332mg 5%
Choline 32.2mg 11mg 4%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 3.8mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.158mg 4%
Vitamin A 1µg 15µg 2%
Magnesium 53mg 60mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.044g 0.246g 1%
Saturated fat 0.138g 0.345g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.225g 0.068g 1%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.041mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.411mg 0.358mg 1%
Selenium 2.5µg 3.1µg 1%
Fats 0.53g 1.24g 1%
Net carbs 14.26g 27.49g N/A
Sugar 3.3g 2.17g N/A
Sodium 4mg 10mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.095mg 0.049mg 0%
Threonine 0.294mg 0.136mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.146mg 0%
Leucine 0.592mg 0.253mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0.243mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0.078mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.451mg 0.146mg 0%
Valine 0.368mg 0.224mg 0%
Histidine 0.24mg 0.117mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g 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) Cinnamon
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)
19%
Cinnamon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
318%
Cinnamon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.207g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.13g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon 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.

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. Cinnamon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171320/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.