Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) vs. Wakame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and wakame
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more fiber, vitamin B1, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B6; however, wakame has more manganese, vitamin B2, magnesium, and calcium.
- Wakame's daily need coverage for manganese is 40% more.
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 50 times more vitamin B6 than wakame. Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 0.1mg of vitamin B6, while wakame has 0.002mg.
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Seaweed, wakame, 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.
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +456% |
Contains more IronIron | +15.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +239.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +95% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +257.1% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +101.9% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +525% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +194.7% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +236.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +4900% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +131.7% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +650% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1700% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +257.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +318.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +223.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +69.6% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +211.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.73 g
Fats:
0.53 g
Carbs:
20.76 g
Water:
70.04 g
Other:
0.94 g
Protein:
3.03 g
Fats:
0.64 g
Carbs:
9.14 g
Water:
79.99 g
Other:
7.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +155.1% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +127.1% |
Contains more FatsFats | +20.8% |
Contains more WaterWater | +14.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +666% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.138 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.225 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.218 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +31.8% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.13g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.218g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Manganese | 0.475mg | 1.4mg | 40% |
Sodium | 4mg | 872mg | 38% |
Fiber | 6.5g | 0.5g | 24% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.23mg | 13% |
Magnesium | 53mg | 107mg | 13% |
Calcium | 24mg | 150mg | 13% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.202mg | 0.06mg | 12% |
Phosphorus | 156mg | 80mg | 11% |
Protein | 7.73g | 3.03g | 9% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.002mg | 8% |
Zinc | 1.29mg | 0.38mg | 8% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.495mg | 1.6mg | 7% |
Potassium | 278mg | 50mg | 7% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.411mg | 0.697mg | 6% |
Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 1mg | 5% |
Calories | 116kcal | 45kcal | 4% |
Iron | 2.51mg | 2.18mg | 4% |
Carbs | 20.76g | 9.14g | 4% |
Selenium | 2.5µg | 0.7µg | 3% |
Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 3mg | 3% |
Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 5.3µg | 3% |
Folate | 208µg | 196µg | 3% |
Choline | 32.2mg | 13.9mg | 3% |
Vitamin A | 1µg | 18µg | 2% |
Copper | 0.268mg | 0.284mg | 2% |
Fats | 0.53g | 0.64g | 0% |
Net carbs | 14.26g | 8.64g | N/A |
Sugar | 3.3g | 0.65g | N/A |
Saturated fat | 0.138g | 0.13g | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.044g | 0.058g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.225g | 0.218g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.095mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.294mg | 0.165mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.592mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.523mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.451mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.368mg | 0.209mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.24mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.186g | N/A |
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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
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26%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%

65%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Wakame is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Wakame is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?

Wakame is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 868mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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