Edible mushroom vs. Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between edible mushroom and cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
- Edible mushroom has more vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, and selenium, while cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more folate, iron, fiber, manganese, magnesium, and vitamin B1.
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) covers your daily need for folate, 48% more than edible mushroom.
- Edible mushroom contains 7 times more vitamin B2 than cowpea (Black-eyed pea). While edible mushroom contains 0.402mg of vitamin B2, cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains only 0.055mg.
- Edible mushroom has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of edible mushroom is 32, while the glycemic index of cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is 52.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mushrooms, white, raw and Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.
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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 | +14.4% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +18.7% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +272% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +488.9% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +700% |
Contains more IronIron | +402% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +148.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +81.4% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -20% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +910.6% |
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 | +425% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +630.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +628.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +264.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2700% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +149.4% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1123.5% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +86.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.09 g
Fats:
0.34 g
Carbs:
3.26 g
Water:
92.45 g
Other:
0.86 g
Protein:
7.73 g
Fats:
0.53 g
Carbs:
20.76 g
Water:
70.04 g
Other:
0.94 g
Contains more WaterWater | +32% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +150.2% |
Contains more FatsFats | +55.9% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +536.8% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.16 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.138 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.225 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.8% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +40.6% |
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 Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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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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Folate | 17µg | 208µg | 48% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.402mg | 0.055mg | 27% |
Iron | 0.5mg | 2.51mg | 25% |
Vitamin B5 | 1.497mg | 0.411mg | 22% |
Fiber | 1g | 6.5g | 22% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.607mg | 0.495mg | 19% |
Manganese | 0.047mg | 0.475mg | 19% |
Selenium | 9.3µg | 2.5µg | 12% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.202mg | 10% |
Phosphorus | 86mg | 156mg | 10% |
Magnesium | 9mg | 53mg | 10% |
Protein | 3.09g | 7.73g | 9% |
Zinc | 0.52mg | 1.29mg | 7% |
Carbs | 3.26g | 20.76g | 6% |
Copper | 0.318mg | 0.268mg | 6% |
Calories | 22kcal | 116kcal | 5% |
Choline | 17.3mg | 32.2mg | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.28mg | 2% |
Calcium | 3mg | 24mg | 2% |
Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0µg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
Potassium | 318mg | 278mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 7IU | 0IU | 1% |
Fats | 0.34g | 0.53g | 0% |
Net carbs | 2.26g | 14.26g | N/A |
Sugar | 1.98g | 3.3g | N/A |
Sodium | 5mg | 4mg | 0% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.104mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
Saturated fat | 0.05g | 0.138g | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.044g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.16g | 0.225g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.035mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.107mg | 0.294mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.076mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.12mg | 0.592mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.107mg | 0.523mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.031mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.085mg | 0.451mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.232mg | 0.368mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.057mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.17g | 0% |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Edible mushroom is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.32g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.088g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Edible mushroom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?

Edible mushroom is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
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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