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Cowpeas, leafy tips, raw vs. Chickpea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between cowpeas, leafy tips, raw and chickpea raw?

  • Cowpeas, leafy tips, raw is higher in vitamin C and vitamin A, yet chickpea raw is higher in manganese, folate, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B5, iron, vitamin B6, and zinc.
  • Chickpea raw's daily need coverage for manganese is 904% more.
  • Cowpeas, leafy tips, raw has 11 times more vitamin A than chickpea raw. While cowpeas, leafy tips, raw has 712IU of vitamin A, chickpea raw has only 67IU.

We used Cowpeas, leafy tips, raw and Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, raw types in this article.

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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 31% 19% 40% 72% 64% 7.9% 3.9% 0.91% 66% 4.9%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 56% 17% 63% 162% 219% 75% 108% 3.1% 2779% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.8%
Contains more IronIron +124.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +243.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +851.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2700%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4085.9%
~equal in Calcium ~57mg

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 120% 12% 0% 0% 89% 40% 21% 3.6% 41% 0% 0% 76% 0%
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 13% 1% 16% 0% 119% 49% 29% 95% 123% 0% 23% 418% 54%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2546.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +202.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +451.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 5% 90%
Protein: 4.1 g
Fats: 0.25 g
Carbs: 4.82 g
Water: 89.78 g
Other: 1.05 g
20% 6% 63% 8% 3%
Protein: 20.47 g
Fats: 6.04 g
Carbs: 62.95 g
Water: 7.68 g
Other: 2.86 g
Contains more WaterWater +1069%
Contains more ProteinProtein +399.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2316%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1206%
Contains more OtherOther +172.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 11% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.066 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.022 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.106 g
13% 29% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.603 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.731 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6159.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2476.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cowpeas, leafy tips, raw Chickpea raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cowpeas, leafy tips, raw Chickpea raw DV% diff.
Manganese 0.509mg 21.306mg 904%
Folate 101µg 557µg 114%
Copper 0.191mg 0.656mg 52%
Fiber 12.2g 49%
Vitamin C 36mg 4mg 36%
Phosphorus 9mg 252mg 35%
Protein 4.1g 20.47g 33%
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 1.588mg 31%
Iron 1.92mg 4.31mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.177mg 0.535mg 28%
Zinc 0.29mg 2.76mg 22%
Carbs 4.82g 62.95g 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.106g 2.731g 18%
Choline 99.3mg 18%
Calories 29kcal 378kcal 17%
Vitamin B1 0.354mg 0.477mg 10%
Magnesium 43mg 79mg 9%
Fats 0.25g 6.04g 9%
Vitamin K 9µg 8%
Potassium 455mg 718mg 8%
Vitamin E 0.82mg 5%
Vitamin A 36µg 3µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.022g 1.377g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.175mg 0.212mg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.12mg 1.541mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.066g 0.603g 2%
Selenium 0.9µg 0µg 2%
Calcium 63mg 57mg 1%
Sodium 7mg 24mg 1%
Net carbs 4.82g 50.75g N/A
Sugar 10.7g N/A
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.766mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.882mg 0%
Leucine 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 1.377mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.103mg 0%
Valine 0.865mg 0%
Histidine 0.566mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cowpeas, leafy tips, raw Chickpea raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
31%
Cowpeas, leafy tips, raw
72%
Chickpea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Cowpeas, leafy tips, raw
348%
Chickpea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cowpeas, leafy tips, raw
Cowpeas, leafy tips, raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpeas, leafy tips, raw
Cowpeas, leafy tips, raw contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cowpeas, leafy tips, raw
Cowpeas, leafy tips, raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.537g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cowpeas, leafy tips, raw
Cowpeas, leafy tips, raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Cowpeas, leafy tips, raw
Cowpeas, leafy tips, raw is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cowpeas, leafy tips, raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169224/nutrients
  2. Chickpea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173756/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.