Falafel vs Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Falafel and Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
- Falafel has more Iron, Manganese, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Phosphorus, while Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more Folate.
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)'s daily need coverage for Folate is 29% higher.
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 74 times less Sodium than Falafel. Falafel contains 294mg of Sodium, while Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 4mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Falafel, home-prepared 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+125%
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Iron
+36.3%
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Magnesium
+54.7%
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Phosphorus
+23.1%
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Potassium
+110.4%
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Zinc
+16.3%
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Sodium
-98.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.268
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Calcium
+125%
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Iron
+36.3%
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Magnesium
+54.7%
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Phosphorus
+23.1%
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Potassium
+110.4%
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Zinc
+16.3%
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Sodium
-98.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.268
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin C
+300%
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Vitamin B2
+201.8%
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Vitamin B3
+110.9%
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Vitamin B6
+25%
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Vitamin A
+15.4%
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Vitamin B1
+38.4%
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Vitamin B5
+40.8%
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Folate
+123.7%
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Vitamin C
+300%
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Vitamin B2
+201.8%
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Vitamin B3
+110.9%
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Vitamin B6
+25%
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Vitamin A
+15.4%
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Vitamin B1
+38.4%
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Vitamin B5
+40.8%
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Folate
+123.7%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in glycemic index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 31.84g | 14.26g |
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Protein | 13.31g | 7.73g |
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Fats | 17.8g | 0.53g |
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Carbs | 31.84g | 20.76g |
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Calories | 333kcal | 116kcal |
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Starch | g | g | |
Fructose | g | g | |
Sugar | g | 3.3g |
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Fiber | g | 6.5g |
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Calcium | 54mg | 24mg |
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Iron | 3.42mg | 2.51mg |
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Magnesium | 82mg | 53mg |
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Phosphorus | 192mg | 156mg |
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Potassium | 585mg | 278mg |
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Sodium | 294mg | 4mg |
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Zinc | 1.5mg | 1.29mg |
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Copper | 0.258mg | 0.268mg |
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Vitamin A | 13IU | 15IU |
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Vitamin E | mg | 0.28mg |
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Vitamin D | 0IU | 0IU | |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0.4mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.202mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.055mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 0.495mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.411mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.1mg |
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Folate | 93µg | 208µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin K | µg | 1.7µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.095mg |
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Threonine | 0.492mg | 0.294mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0.314mg |
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Leucine | 0.944mg | 0.592mg |
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Lysine | 0.856mg | 0.523mg |
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Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.11mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0.451mg |
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Valine | 0.562mg | 0.368mg |
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Histidine | 0.364mg | 0.24mg |
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Cholesterol | 0mg | 0mg | |
Trans Fat | 0g | 0g | |
Saturated Fat | 2.383g | 0.138g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 10.171g | 0.044g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 0.225g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
18

24

Mineral Summary Score
63

44

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
80%

46%

Carbohydrates
32%

21%

Fats
82%

2%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?

Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 290mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.245g)
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)
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.