Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and summer squash
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more folate, iron, copper, fiber, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B1, and zinc; however, summer squash has more vitamin C and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for folate for cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is 45% higher.
- Summer squash has 7 times less iron than cowpea (Black-eyed pea). Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 2.51mg of iron, while summer squash has 0.35mg.
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has a higher glycemic index than summer squash.
Food types used in this article are Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Squash, summer, all varieties, raw.
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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 | +211.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +60% |
| Contains more IronIron | +617.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +425.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +344.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +310.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +171.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1150% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
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 EVitamin E | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +320.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +165.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +617.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +380.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +4150% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +158.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +118% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +76.5% |
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:
1.21 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
3.35 g
Water:
94.64 g
Other:
0.62 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +538.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +194.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +519.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +51.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +35.1% |
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
0.044 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.089 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +175% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +152.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68.1% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 208µg | 29µg | 45% |
| Iron | 2.51mg | 0.35mg | 27% |
| Copper | 0.268mg | 0.051mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 6.5g | 1.1g | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 17mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 156mg | 38mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.202mg | 0.048mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.475mg | 0.175mg | 13% |
| Protein | 7.73g | 1.21g | 13% |
| Magnesium | 53mg | 17mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.218mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.29mg | 0.29mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.142mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 20.76g | 3.35g | 6% |
| Choline | 32.2mg | 6.7mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.411mg | 0.155mg | 5% |
| Calories | 116kcal | 16kcal | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 0.2µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.225g | 0.089g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.53g | 0.18g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.95g | 1% | |
| Calcium | 24mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.26g | 2.25g | N/A |
| Potassium | 278mg | 262mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.3g | 2.2g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.495mg | 0.487mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.138g | 0.044g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.044g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.095mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.294mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.592mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.451mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.368mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.24mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Summer squash is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Summer squash is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.094g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.