Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and Teff?
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is richer in Folate, Fiber, Iron, Phosphorus, and Potassium, yet Teff is richer in Manganese.
- Teff's daily need coverage for Manganese is 104% higher.
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 12 times more Folate than Teff. Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 208µg of Folate, while Teff has 18µg.
We used Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Teff, cooked types in this comparison.
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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.
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Iron
+22.4%
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Phosphorus
+30%
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Potassium
+159.8%
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Sodium
-50%
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Zinc
+16.2%
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Copper
+18.6%
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Calcium
+104.2%
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Manganese
+502.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 50
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Iron
+22.4%
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Phosphorus
+30%
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Potassium
+159.8%
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Sodium
-50%
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Zinc
+16.2%
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Copper
+18.6%
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Calcium
+104.2%
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Manganese
+502.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 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.
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Vitamin A
+650%
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Vitamin B1
+10.4%
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Vitamin B2
+66.7%
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Folate
+1055.6%
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Vitamin B3
+83.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.183
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.097
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Vitamin A
+650%
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Vitamin B1
+10.4%
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Vitamin B2
+66.7%
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Folate
+1055.6%
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Vitamin B3
+83.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.183
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.097
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+99.7%
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Other
+36.2%
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Fats
+22.6%
Equal in Carbs - 19.86
Equal in Water - 74.93
Protein:
7.73 g
Fats:
0.53 g
Carbs:
20.76 g
Water:
70.04 g
Other:
0.94 g
Protein:
3.87 g
Fats:
0.65 g
Carbs:
19.86 g
Water:
74.93 g
Other:
0.69 g
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Protein
+99.7%
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+36.2%
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Fats
+22.6%
Equal in Carbs - 19.86
Equal in Water - 74.93
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in price | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Rich in vitamins | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 14.26g | 17.06g | |
Protein | 7.73g | 3.87g | |
Fats | 0.53g | 0.65g | |
Carbs | 20.76g | 19.86g | |
Calories | 116kcal | 101kcal | |
Sugar | 3.3g | ||
Fiber | 6.5g | 2.8g | |
Calcium | 24mg | 49mg | |
Iron | 2.51mg | 2.05mg | |
Magnesium | 53mg | 50mg | |
Phosphorus | 156mg | 120mg | |
Potassium | 278mg | 107mg | |
Sodium | 4mg | 8mg | |
Zinc | 1.29mg | 1.11mg | |
Copper | 0.268mg | 0.226mg | |
Manganese | 0.475mg | 2.86mg | |
Selenium | 2.5µg | ||
Vitamin A | 15IU | 2IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.28mg | ||
Vitamin C | 0.4mg | ||
Vitamin B1 | 0.202mg | 0.183mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.033mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.495mg | 0.909mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.411mg | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.097mg | |
Folate | 208µg | 18µg | |
Vitamin K | 1.7µg | ||
Tryptophan | 0.095mg | 0.041mg | |
Threonine | 0.294mg | 0.149mg | |
Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0.146mg | |
Leucine | 0.592mg | 0.311mg | |
Lysine | 0.523mg | 0.109mg | |
Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.125mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.451mg | 0.203mg | |
Valine | 0.368mg | 0.2mg | |
Histidine | 0.24mg | 0.088mg | |
Saturated Fat | 0.138g | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.044g | ||
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.225g |
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
67%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.138g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)