Cumin vs. Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between cumin and cowpea (Black-eyed pea)?
- Cumin is higher in iron, manganese, calcium, magnesium, copper, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B1, and zinc, yet cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is higher in folate.
- Cumin's daily need coverage for iron is 798% more.
- Cumin has 39 times more calcium than cowpea (Black-eyed pea). While cumin has 931mg of calcium, cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has only 24mg.
- The glycemic index of cumin is lower.
We used Spices, cumin seed and Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +590.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3779.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +543.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2543.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +223.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +272.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +219.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +601.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +108% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +1825% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1089.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +210.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +494.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +825.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +335% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +217.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1980% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +30.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.81 g
Fats:
22.27 g
Carbs:
44.24 g
Water:
8.06 g
Other:
7.62 g
Protein:
7.73 g
Fats:
0.53 g
Carbs:
20.76 g
Water:
70.04 g
Other:
0.94 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +130.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4101.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +113.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +710.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +769% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.535 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.279 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.138 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.225 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +31809.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1357.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91% |
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 price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 66.36mg | 2.51mg | 798% |
| Manganese | 3.333mg | 0.475mg | 124% |
| Calcium | 931mg | 24mg | 91% |
| Magnesium | 366mg | 53mg | 75% |
| Copper | 0.867mg | 0.268mg | 67% |
| Folate | 10µg | 208µg | 50% |
| Phosphorus | 499mg | 156mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 1788mg | 278mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.628mg | 0.202mg | 36% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.04g | 0.044g | 35% |
| Fats | 22.27g | 0.53g | 33% |
| Zinc | 4.8mg | 1.29mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.579mg | 0.495mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.435mg | 0.1mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.327mg | 0.055mg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.279g | 0.225g | 20% |
| Protein | 17.81g | 7.73g | 20% |
| Vitamin E | 3.33mg | 0.28mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 10.5g | 6.5g | 16% |
| Calories | 375kcal | 116kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 0.4mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 44.24g | 20.76g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.411mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 168mg | 4mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 64µg | 1µg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.535g | 0.138g | 6% |
| Selenium | 5.2µg | 2.5µg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.4µg | 1.7µg | 3% |
| Choline | 24.7mg | 32.2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 33.74g | 14.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.25g | 3.3g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.095mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.294mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.592mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.451mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.368mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.24mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
44%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 164mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.397g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)