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

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Differences between cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and khorasan wheat

  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less selenium, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, phosphorus, copper, zinc, fiber, magnesium, and iron than khorasan wheat.
  • Khorasan wheat's daily need coverage for selenium is 144% higher.
  • Khorasan wheat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of khorasan wheat is 40, while the glycemic index of cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is 52.

The food types used in this comparison are Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, uncooked.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 93% 6.6% 36% 141% 169% 100% 156% 0.65% 357% 445%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +145.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45%
Contains more IronIron +50.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +88.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +185.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +133.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +475.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3160%
~equal in Calcium ~22mg

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%
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 0% 0.33% 12% 0% 142% 42% 120% 57% 60% 0% 4.5% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +180.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +234.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1187.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +130.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +159%
~equal in Vitamin A ~1µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.8µg

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
15% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.54 g
Fats: 2.13 g
Carbs: 70.58 g
Water: 11.07 g
Other: 1.68 g
Contains more WaterWater +532.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +88.1%
Contains more FatsFats +301.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +240%
Contains more OtherOther +78.7%

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
19% 21% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.196 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.213 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.621 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -29.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +384.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +176%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Khorasan wheat DV% diff.
Selenium 2.5µg 81.5µg 144%
Manganese 0.475mg 2.735mg 98%
Folate 208µg 52%
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 6.375mg 37%
Phosphorus 156mg 364mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.202mg 0.566mg 30%
Copper 0.268mg 0.506mg 26%
Zinc 1.29mg 3.68mg 22%
Starch 52.41g 22%
Magnesium 53mg 130mg 18%
Fiber 6.5g 11.1g 18%
Carbs 20.76g 70.58g 17%
Iron 2.51mg 3.77mg 16%
Protein 7.73g 14.54g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.259mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.411mg 0.949mg 11%
Calories 116kcal 337kcal 11%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.184mg 10%
Potassium 278mg 403mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.225g 0.621g 3%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.61mg 2%
Fats 0.53g 2.13g 2%
Choline 32.2mg 25.8mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 14.26g 59.48g N/A
Calcium 24mg 22mg 0%
Sugar 3.3g 7.84g N/A
Sodium 4mg 5mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.8µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.005g N/A
Saturated fat 0.138g 0.196g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.044g 0.213g 0%
Tryptophan 0.095mg 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.294mg 0.442mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.566mg 0%
Leucine 0.592mg 1.112mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0.416mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0.251mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.451mg 0.772mg 0%
Valine 0.368mg 0.687mg 0%
Histidine 0.24mg 0.379mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Khorasan wheat
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)
35%
Khorasan wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
150%
Khorasan wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.058g)
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. Khorasan wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169743/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.