Fast food vs. Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between fast food and cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
- Fast food has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and zinc; however, cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is richer in folate, fiber, and copper.
- Fast food covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 37% more than cowpea (Black-eyed pea).
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 83 times less sodium than fast food. Fast food has 331mg of sodium, while cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 4mg.
- Fast food has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fast food is 66, while the glycemic index of cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is 52.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 CalciumCalcium | +158.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +21.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +95.3% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +712% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +96.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41.1% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +121.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.4% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +33.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +800% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +35.7% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +56.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +560% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1034.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +112% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +188.2% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +160% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
Protein:
7.73 g
Fats:
0.53 g
Carbs:
20.76 g
Water:
70.04 g
Other:
0.94 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +113.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +2166% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +51.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +61.7% |
Contains more WaterWater | +82.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.68 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 | +10888.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +646.7% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.9% |
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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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 0µg | 37% |
Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 0.495mg | 32% |
Selenium | 20.3µg | 2.5µg | 32% |
Folate | 80µg | 208µg | 32% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.055mg | 24% |
Saturated fat | 4.493g | 0.138g | 20% |
Fiber | 1.7g | 6.5g | 19% |
Protein | 16.52g | 7.73g | 18% |
Fats | 12.01g | 0.53g | 18% |
Copper | 0.121mg | 0.268mg | 16% |
Sodium | 331mg | 4mg | 14% |
Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 0.044g | 12% |
Cholesterol | 33mg | 0mg | 11% |
Zinc | 2.52mg | 1.29mg | 11% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.202mg | 10% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 0.225g | 10% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.1mg | 9% |
Calories | 297kcal | 116kcal | 9% |
Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
Iron | 3.06mg | 2.51mg | 7% |
Magnesium | 27mg | 53mg | 6% |
Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.475mg | 5% |
Carbs | 31.5g | 20.76g | 4% |
Calcium | 62mg | 24mg | 4% |
Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 1.7µg | 3% |
Fructose | 2.27g | 3% | |
Phosphorus | 134mg | 156mg | 3% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 0.411mg | 2% |
Potassium | 197mg | 278mg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
Vitamin A | 9µg | 1µg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.28mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 29.8g | 14.26g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
Sugar | 4.88g | 3.3g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.514g | 0g | N/A |
Choline | 34.4mg | 32.2mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.46mg | 0.294mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.13mg | 0.592mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.785mg | 0.523mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.306mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.451mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.728mg | 0.368mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.402mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | N/A |
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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
43%

23%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%

43%

Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?

Fast food is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.355g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.