Garlic vs. Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are garlic and cowpea (Black-eyed pea) different?
- Garlic is richer in vitamin B6, manganese, vitamin C, selenium, and calcium, while cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is higher in folate, fiber, iron, and magnesium.
- Garlic covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 87% more than cowpea (Black-eyed pea).
- Garlic contains 78 times more vitamin C than cowpea (Black-eyed pea). Garlic contains 31.2mg of vitamin C, while cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 0.4mg.
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has a higher glycemic index (52) than garlic (30).
Garlic, raw and Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types were used in this article.
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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 | +654.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +252% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +468% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +112% |
| Contains more IronIron | +47.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.5% |
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 | +7700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +41.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +45% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1135% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +250% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +6833.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +38.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.36 g
Fats:
0.5 g
Carbs:
33.06 g
Water:
58.58 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
7.73 g
Fats:
0.53 g
Carbs:
20.76 g
Water:
70.04 g
Other:
0.94 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +59.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +59.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.6% |
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Fats
~0.53g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.089 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.249 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 | -35.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +300% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.225g
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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| Vitamin B6 | 1.235mg | 0.1mg | 87% |
| Manganese | 1.672mg | 0.475mg | 52% |
| Folate | 3µg | 208µg | 51% |
| Vitamin C | 31.2mg | 0.4mg | 34% |
| Selenium | 14.2µg | 2.5µg | 21% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 6.5g | 18% |
| Calcium | 181mg | 24mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 2.51mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 53mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.596mg | 0.411mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 33.06g | 20.76g | 4% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 278mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.055mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.299mg | 0.268mg | 3% |
| Protein | 6.36g | 7.73g | 3% |
| Calories | 149kcal | 116kcal | 2% |
| Choline | 23.2mg | 32.2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.28mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 0.495mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.16mg | 1.29mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.5g | 0.53g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 30.96g | 14.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1g | 3.3g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 153mg | 156mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1.7µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.089g | 0.138g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.044g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.249g | 0.225g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.157mg | 0.294mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.217mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.308mg | 0.592mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.273mg | 0.523mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.183mg | 0.451mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.291mg | 0.368mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.113mg | 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
41%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garlic is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Garlic is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.049g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garlic is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Garlic is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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