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

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

  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more folate and copper; however, waffle is richer in selenium, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3.
  • Waffle covers your daily selenium needs 79% more than cowpea (Black-eyed pea).
  • Waffle has 5 times less folate than cowpea (Black-eyed pea). Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 208µg of folate, while waffle has 46µg.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less saturated fat.
  • Waffle has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of waffle is 76, while the glycemic index of cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is 52.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe.

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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%
Waffle
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 77% 14% 87% 21% 19% 81% 67% 35% 252%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +178.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +74.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +332.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +89.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +79.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +962.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1748%
~equal in Iron ~2.31mg

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%
Waffle
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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 1.3% 22% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +352.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +530.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +318.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.4mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
Waffle
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8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more WaterWater +66.8%
Contains more FatsFats +2560.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +58.5%
Contains more OtherOther +229.8%
~equal in Protein ~7.9g

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
Waffle
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22% 27% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7902.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2915.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Waffle DV% diff.
Selenium 2.5µg 46.2µg 79%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.225g 6.785g 44%
Folate 208µg 46µg 41%
Fiber 6.5g 26%
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg 23%
Calcium 24mg 255mg 23%
Copper 0.268mg 0.062mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.347mg 22%
Sodium 4mg 511mg 22%
Fats 0.53g 14.1g 21%
Saturated fat 0.138g 2.866g 12%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 2.073mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.044g 3.521g 9%
Manganese 0.475mg 0.265mg 9%
Calories 116kcal 291kcal 9%
Magnesium 53mg 19mg 8%
Vitamin A 1µg 65µg 7%
Zinc 1.29mg 0.68mg 6%
Choline 32.2mg 6%
Phosphorus 156mg 190mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.202mg 0.263mg 5%
Potassium 278mg 159mg 4%
Carbs 20.76g 32.9g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.056mg 3%
Iron 2.51mg 2.31mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.411mg 0.485mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Protein 7.73g 7.9g 0%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 14.26g 32.9g N/A
Sugar 3.3g N/A
Tryptophan 0.095mg 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.294mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.362mg 0%
Leucine 0.592mg 0.63mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0.384mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0.179mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.451mg 0.395mg 0%
Valine 0.368mg 0.409mg 0%
Histidine 0.24mg 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Waffle
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)
24%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 507mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.728g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.