Asparagus vs. Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between asparagus and cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
- Asparagus has more vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin B2; however, cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more folate, fiber, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, copper, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for folate for cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is 39% higher.
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 50 times less vitamin A than asparagus. Asparagus has 756IU of vitamin A, while cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 15IU.
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has a higher glycemic index than asparagus.
Food types used in this article are Asparagus, raw 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 less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +278.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +41.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +138.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +200% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +200.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3700% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +303.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +156.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +97.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2347.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +41.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +50% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +101.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.2 g
Fats:
0.12 g
Carbs:
3.88 g
Water:
93.22 g
Other:
0.58 g
Protein:
7.73 g
Fats:
0.53 g
Carbs:
20.76 g
Water:
70.04 g
Other:
0.94 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +251.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +341.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +435.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +62.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.138 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.225 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +350% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 52µg | 208µg | 39% |
| Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 1.7µg | 33% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 6.5g | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 156mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.475mg | 14% |
| Protein | 2.2g | 7.73g | 11% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 53mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.189mg | 0.268mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.141mg | 0.055mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 1.29mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 0.4mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 3.88g | 20.76g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 0.28mg | 6% |
| Calories | 20kcal | 116kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.202mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.14mg | 2.51mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 1µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.978mg | 0.495mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 0.411mg | 3% |
| Choline | 16mg | 32.2mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 278mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.225g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.12g | 0.53g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.78g | 14.26g | N/A |
| Calcium | 24mg | 24mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.88g | 3.3g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 2.5µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0.138g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.044g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.084mg | 0.294mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.075mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.128mg | 0.592mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.104mg | 0.523mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.075mg | 0.451mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.115mg | 0.368mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.098g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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.