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

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A recap on differences between Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and Taco

  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more Folate, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Fiber, however, Taco is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin K.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) covers your daily Folate needs 47% more than Taco.
  • Taco contains 4 times less Vitamin B1 than Cowpea (Black-eyed pea). Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 0.202mg of Vitamin B1, while Taco contains 0.05mg.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.

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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.
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
6
:
4
Taco
Taco
Contains more Iron +110.9%
Contains more Magnesium +65.6%
Contains more Potassium +33%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Copper +248.1%
Contains more Manganese +90.8%
Contains more Calcium +270.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.1%
Contains more Zinc +35.7%
Contains more Selenium +268%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 95% 38% 67% 25% 1% 36% 90% 62% 14%
Taco
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Contains more Iron +110.9%
Contains more Magnesium +65.6%
Contains more Potassium +33%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Copper +248.1%
Contains more Manganese +90.8%
Contains more Calcium +270.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.1%
Contains more Zinc +35.7%
Contains more Selenium +268%

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.
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
4
:
7
Taco
Taco
Contains more Vitamin B1 +304%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.1%
Contains more Folate +994.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +773.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +800%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.4
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.09
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 2% 51% 13% 10% 25% 24% 156% 0% 5%
Taco
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 12% 3% 2% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 15% 117% 39%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +304%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.1%
Contains more Folate +994.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +773.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +800%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.4
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.09

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
2
:
3
Taco
Taco
Contains more Water +22.8%
Contains more Protein +14.6%
Contains more Fats +2296.2%
Contains more Other +67%
Equal in Carbs - 19.85
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
8% 21% 70%
Protein: 7.73 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 20.76 g
Water: 70.04 g
Other: 0.94 g
Taco
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more Water +22.8%
Contains more Protein +14.6%
Contains more Fats +2296.2%
Contains more Other +67%
Equal in Carbs - 19.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
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:
2
Taco
Taco
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9925%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1252%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
34% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.138 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.225 g
Taco
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9925%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1252%

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) Taco
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Taco Opinion
Net carbs 14.26g 15.95g Taco
Protein 7.73g 8.86g Taco
Fats 0.53g 12.7g Taco
Carbs 20.76g 19.85g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calories 116kcal 226kcal Taco
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.3g Taco
Sugar 3.3g 0.9g Taco
Fiber 6.5g 3.9g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium 24mg 89mg Taco
Iron 2.51mg 1.19mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Magnesium 53mg 32mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phosphorus 156mg 178mg Taco
Potassium 278mg 209mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Sodium 4mg 397mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Zinc 1.29mg 1.75mg Taco
Copper 0.268mg 0.077mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Manganese 0.475mg 0.249mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Selenium 2.5µg 9.2µg Taco
Vitamin A 15IU 131IU Taco
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 20µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.6mg Taco
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Taco
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Taco
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.4mg
Vitamin B1 0.202mg 0.05mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.06mg Taco
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 1.65mg Taco
Vitamin B5 0.411mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.09mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Folate 208µg 19µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.93µg Taco
Vitamin K 1.7µg 15.3µg Taco
Tryptophan 0.095mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Threonine 0.294mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Isoleucine 0.314mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Leucine 0.592mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Lysine 0.523mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Methionine 0.11mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phenylalanine 0.451mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Valine 0.368mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Histidine 0.24mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cholesterol 0mg 28mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Trans Fat 0g 0.467g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Saturated Fat 0.138g 4.384g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 0.044g 4.411g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 0.225g 3.042g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Taco
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Taco
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
24%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
23%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 393mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.246g)
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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/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.