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

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The main differences between cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and cayenne pepper

  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, fiber, vitamin B2, manganese, iron, vitamin K, and vitamin B3 than cayenne pepper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for cayenne pepper is 832% higher.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has a higher glycemic index than cayenne pepper.

Food types used in this article are Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne.

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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 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +186.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +516.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +624.5%
Contains more IronIron +210.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +39.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +92.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +87.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +321.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +252%

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 255% 694% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +96.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +19000%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +208000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +10553.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +62.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1570.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1657.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2350%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4623.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +59.9%
~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
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
Contains more WaterWater +770.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +55.4%
Contains more FatsFats +3158.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +172.8%
Contains more OtherOther +542.6%

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
23% 19% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.37 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6150%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3620%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Cayenne pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin A 1µg 2081µg 231%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 29.83mg 197%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 2.45mg 181%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 76.4mg 84%
Fiber 6.5g 27.2g 83%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.919mg 66%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 80.3µg 66%
Manganese 0.475mg 2mg 66%
Iron 2.51mg 7.8mg 66%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.225g 8.37g 54%
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 8.701mg 51%
Potassium 278mg 2014mg 51%
Folate 208µg 106µg 26%
Fats 0.53g 17.27g 26%
Magnesium 53mg 152mg 24%
Phosphorus 156mg 293mg 20%
Saturated fat 0.138g 3.26g 14%
Copper 0.268mg 0.373mg 12%
Calcium 24mg 148mg 12%
Carbs 20.76g 56.63g 12%
Zinc 1.29mg 2.48mg 11%
Selenium 2.5µg 8.8µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.202mg 0.328mg 11%
Calories 116kcal 318kcal 10%
Protein 7.73g 12.01g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.411mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.044g 2.75g 7%
Choline 32.2mg 51.5mg 4%
Sodium 4mg 30mg 1%
Net carbs 14.26g 29.43g N/A
Sugar 3.3g 10.34g 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Cayenne pepper
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)
221%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.122g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.