Fruitcake vs. Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between fruitcake and cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
- The amount of folate, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B1, fiber, manganese, zinc, magnesium, and iron in cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is higher than in fruitcake.
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) covers your daily need for folate, 47% more than fruitcake.
- Fruitcake contains 8 times more saturated fat than cowpea (Black-eyed pea). While fruitcake contains 1.048g of saturated fat, cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains only 0.138g.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, fruitcake, commercially 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +37.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +231.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +81.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +436% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +377.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +200% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +115.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +25% |
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 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +221.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +59.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +304% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +81.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +117.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +13.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +940% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +261.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.9 g
Fats:
9.1 g
Carbs:
61.6 g
Water:
25.3 g
Other:
1.1 g
Protein:
7.73 g
Fats:
0.53 g
Carbs:
20.76 g
Water:
70.04 g
Other:
0.94 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1617% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +196.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +166.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +176.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.048 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.323 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 | +9445.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1376.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.8% |
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 Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 20µg | 208µg | 47% |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.268mg | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.323g | 0.225g | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 156mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 61.6g | 20.76g | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.202mg | 13% |
| Fats | 9.1g | 0.53g | 13% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 6.5g | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.22mg | 0.475mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.2g | 0.044g | 10% |
| Protein | 2.9g | 7.73g | 10% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 116kcal | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.27mg | 1.29mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 53mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.07mg | 2.51mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 0.411mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 153mg | 278mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 101mg | 4mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 0.28mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.048g | 0.138g | 4% |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 32.2mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.099mg | 0.055mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.791mg | 0.495mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Selenium | 2µg | 2.5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 57.9g | 14.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 27.42g | 3.3g | N/A |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1.7µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.102mg | 0.294mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.121mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.206mg | 0.592mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.121mg | 0.523mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.14mg | 0.451mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.144mg | 0.368mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | 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
9%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in minerals
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.