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

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Differences between cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and taro

  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more folate, iron, copper, phosphorus, zinc, fiber, and vitamin B1, while taro has more vitamin B6, vitamin E, and potassium.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)'s daily need coverage for folate is 47% higher.
  • Taro contains 6 times less zinc than cowpea (Black-eyed pea). Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 1.29mg of zinc, while taro contains 0.23mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Taro, 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.
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%
Taro
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 13% 52% 21% 57% 6.3% 36% 1.4% 50% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60.6%
Contains more IronIron +356.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +460.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +85.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +24%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +257.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +79.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +112.6%

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%
Taro
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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 15% 1.3% 48% 0% 24% 5.8% 11% 18% 65% 0% 2.5% 17% 9.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +112.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +70%
Contains more FolateFolate +845.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +86.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1025%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +750%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +183%
~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
Taro
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26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +415.3%
Contains more FatsFats +165%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.5%
Contains more OtherOther +27.7%
~equal in Water ~70.64g

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
Taro
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29% 11% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.083 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +175%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +171.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Taro DV% diff.
Folate 208µg 22µg 47%
Iron 2.51mg 0.55mg 25%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 2.38mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.283mg 14%
Protein 7.73g 1.5g 12%
Copper 0.268mg 0.172mg 11%
Phosphorus 156mg 84mg 10%
Zinc 1.29mg 0.23mg 10%
Fiber 6.5g 4.1g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.202mg 0.095mg 9%
Potassium 278mg 591mg 9%
Magnesium 53mg 33mg 5%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 4.5mg 5%
Manganese 0.475mg 0.383mg 4%
Choline 32.2mg 17.3mg 3%
Selenium 2.5µg 0.7µg 3%
Calcium 24mg 43mg 2%
Carbs 20.76g 26.46g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.025mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.411mg 0.303mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.225g 0.083g 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1µg 1%
Fats 0.53g 0.2g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 0.6mg 1%
Calories 116kcal 112kcal 0%
Net carbs 14.26g 22.36g N/A
Sugar 3.3g 0.4g N/A
Sodium 4mg 11mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 4µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.138g 0.041g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.044g 0.016g 0%
Tryptophan 0.095mg 0.023mg 0%
Threonine 0.294mg 0.069mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.054mg 0%
Leucine 0.592mg 0.111mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0.067mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.451mg 0.082mg 0%
Valine 0.368mg 0.082mg 0%
Histidine 0.24mg 0.034mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Taro
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)
17%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.097g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro
Taro is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
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.

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. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/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.