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

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Significant differences between cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and steak

  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more folate, fiber, and copper; however, steak is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
  • Steak covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 92% more than cowpea (Black-eyed pea).
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less saturated fat.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is 52, while the glycemic index of steak is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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%
Steak
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 25% 90% 28% 173% 70% 7.6% 0% 173%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +130.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +215.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +391.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1172%
~equal in Potassium ~279mg
~equal in Iron ~2.4mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~163mg

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%
Steak
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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 0% 2.3% 0% 1.5% 19% 69% 97% 0% 115% 275% 4% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +173%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3366.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +447.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +940.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.6µg

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
Steak
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25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +26%
Contains more OtherOther +74.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +221.5%
Contains more FatsFats +3488.7%

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
Steak
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46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.896 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20743.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +298.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.2µg 92%
Selenium 2.5µg 31.8µg 53%
Folate 208µg 6µg 51%
Zinc 1.29mg 6.34mg 46%
Saturated fat 0.138g 8.443g 38%
Protein 7.73g 24.85g 34%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.5mg 31%
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 5.149mg 29%
Fats 0.53g 19.02g 28%
Cholesterol 0mg 78mg 26%
Fiber 6.5g 0g 26%
Monounsaturated fat 0.044g 9.171g 23%
Manganese 0.475mg 21%
Copper 0.268mg 0.085mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.301mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.202mg 0.074mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.411mg 8%
Calories 116kcal 271kcal 8%
Carbs 20.76g 0g 7%
Magnesium 53mg 23mg 7%
Choline 32.2mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.225g 0.896g 4%
Sodium 4mg 58mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 2%
Vitamin A 1µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Phosphorus 156mg 163mg 1%
Iron 2.51mg 2.4mg 1%
Calcium 24mg 12mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 14.26g 0g N/A
Potassium 278mg 279mg 0%
Sugar 3.3g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.6µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.095mg 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 0.294mg 1.171mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 1.157mg 0%
Leucine 0.592mg 2.142mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 2.38mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0.672mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.451mg 0.997mg 0%
Valine 0.368mg 1.242mg 0%
Histidine 0.24mg 0.931mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Steak
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)
45%
Steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
59%
Steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.305g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.