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 CalciumCalcium | +16.7% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +783.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +65.5% |
Contains more IronIron | +318.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +1190% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +524% |
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 EVitamin E | +60.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +263.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +124.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +3366.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.2 g
Fats:
2.7 g
Carbs:
14 g
Water:
75.2 g
Other:
1.9 g
Protein:
7.73 g
Fats:
0.53 g
Carbs:
20.76 g
Water:
70.04 g
Other:
0.94 g
Contains more FatsFats | +409.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +102.1% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +48.3% |
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Water
~70.04g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.9 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 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 | +1945.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +77.8% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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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 price |
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Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Folate | 6µg | 208µg | 51% |
Copper | 0.268mg | 30% | |
Iron | 0.6mg | 2.51mg | 24% |
Manganese | 0.475mg | 21% | |
Phosphorus | 25mg | 156mg | 19% |
Fiber | 2g | 6.5g | 18% |
Zinc | 0.1mg | 1.29mg | 11% |
Magnesium | 6mg | 53mg | 11% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.202mg | 9% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.411mg | 8% | |
Vitamin B3 | 1.8mg | 0.495mg | 8% |
Sodium | 166mg | 4mg | 7% |
Choline | 32.2mg | 6% | |
Cholesterol | 14mg | 0mg | 5% |
Selenium | 2.5µg | 5% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
Potassium | 168mg | 278mg | 3% |
Saturated fat | 0.9g | 0.138g | 3% |
Protein | 6.2g | 7.73g | 3% |
Fats | 2.7g | 0.53g | 3% |
Carbs | 14g | 20.76g | 2% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.9g | 0.044g | 2% |
Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.225g | 1% |
Calories | 99kcal | 116kcal | 1% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.055mg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.45mg | 0.28mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% | |
Net carbs | 12g | 14.26g | N/A |
Calcium | 28mg | 24mg | 0% |
Sugar | 1.3g | 3.3g | N/A |
Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
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% |
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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
7%

23%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%

43%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.762g)
Which food is cheaper?

Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in vitamins