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Fettuccine vs. Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Fettuccine and Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

  • Fettuccine has more Vitamin B3, however, Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is higher in Folate, Iron, Phosphorus, Fiber, Magnesium, Zinc, and Vitamin B1.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) covers your daily Folate needs 51% more than Fettuccine.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 42 times less Sodium than Fettuccine. Fettuccine contains 166mg of Sodium, while Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 4mg.

Food varieties used in this article are KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree 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 Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +318.3%
Contains more Magnesium +783.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +524%
Contains more Potassium +65.5%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Zinc +1190%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 23% 5% 11% 15% 22% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 95% 38% 67% 25% 1% 36% 90% 62% 14%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +318.3%
Contains more Magnesium +783.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +524%
Contains more Potassium +65.5%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Zinc +1190%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +3366.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 23% 17% 34% 0% 12% 5% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 2% 51% 13% 10% 25% 24% 156% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +3366.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +409.4%
Contains more Other +102.1%
Contains more Protein +24.7%
Contains more Carbs +48.3%
Equal in Water - 70.04
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 g
8% 21% 70%
Protein: 7.73 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 20.76 g
Water: 70.04 g
Other: 0.94 g
Contains more Fats +409.4%
Contains more Other +102.1%
Contains more Protein +24.7%
Contains more Carbs +48.3%
Equal in Water - 70.04

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1945.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +77.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.7%
41% 41% 18%
Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
34% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.138 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.225 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1945.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +77.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fettuccine Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Opinion
Net carbs 12g 14.26g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Protein 6.2g 7.73g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Fats 2.7g 0.53g Fettuccine
Carbs 14g 20.76g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calories 99kcal 116kcal Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Sugar 1.3g 3.3g Fettuccine
Fiber 2g 6.5g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium 28mg 24mg Fettuccine
Iron 0.6mg 2.51mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Magnesium 6mg 53mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phosphorus 25mg 156mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Potassium 168mg 278mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Sodium 166mg 4mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Zinc 0.1mg 1.29mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Copper 0.268mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Manganese 0.475mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Selenium 2.5µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin A 15IU Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.28mg Fettuccine
Vitamin C 0.4mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.202mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.055mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 0.495mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B5 0.411mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.1mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Folate 6µg 208µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin K 1.7µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Tryptophan 0.095mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Threonine 0.294mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Isoleucine 0.314mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Leucine 0.592mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Lysine 0.523mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Methionine 0.11mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phenylalanine 0.451mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Valine 0.368mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Histidine 0.24mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Saturated Fat 0.9g 0.138g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.9g 0.044g Fettuccine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0.225g Fettuccine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fettuccine Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
8%
Fettuccine
24%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.762g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173759/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.