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

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How are cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and sunflower seeds different?

  • Sunflower seeds have more vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, vitamin B3, and iron than cowpea (Black-eyed pea).
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin E for sunflower seeds is 233% higher.
  • Sunflower seeds have a lower glycemic index (20) than cowpea (Black-eyed pea) (52).

Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried are the varieties used in this article.

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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 232% 23% 57% 197% 600% 136% 283% 1.2% 254% 289%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +513.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +225%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +132%
Contains more IronIron +109.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +571.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +287.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +323.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +310.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2020%

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 4.7% 1% 703% 0% 370% 82% 156% 68% 310% 0% 0% 170% 30%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +12460.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +632.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +545.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1583.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +174.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1245%
Contains more CholineCholine +71.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~227µg

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
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
Contains more WaterWater +1380.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +168.8%
Contains more FatsFats +9609.4%
Contains more OtherOther +222.3%
~equal in Carbs ~20g

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
10% 40% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.455 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +42009.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10183.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Sunflower seeds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 0.28mg 35.17mg 233%
Copper 0.268mg 1.8mg 170%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.225g 23.137g 153%
Vitamin B1 0.202mg 1.48mg 107%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 1.345mg 96%
Selenium 2.5µg 53µg 92%
Fats 0.53g 51.46g 78%
Phosphorus 156mg 660mg 72%
Magnesium 53mg 325mg 65%
Manganese 0.475mg 1.95mg 64%
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 8.335mg 49%
Monounsaturated fat 0.044g 18.528g 46%
Iron 2.51mg 5.25mg 34%
Zinc 1.29mg 5mg 34%
Protein 7.73g 20.78g 26%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.355mg 23%
Calories 116kcal 584kcal 23%
Saturated fat 0.138g 4.455g 20%
Vitamin B5 0.411mg 1.13mg 14%
Potassium 278mg 645mg 11%
Fiber 6.5g 8.6g 8%
Calcium 24mg 78mg 5%
Folate 208µg 227µg 5%
Choline 32.2mg 55.1mg 4%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1.4mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 14.26g 11.4g N/A
Carbs 20.76g 20g 0%
Sugar 3.3g 2.62g N/A
Sodium 4mg 9mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.095mg 0.348mg 0%
Threonine 0.294mg 0.928mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 1.139mg 0%
Leucine 0.592mg 1.659mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0.937mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0.494mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.451mg 1.169mg 0%
Valine 0.368mg 1.315mg 0%
Histidine 0.24mg 0.632mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Sunflower seeds
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)
146%
Sunflower seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
207%
Sunflower seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.317g)
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. Sunflower seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/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.