Hummus vs. Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between hummus and cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
- Hummus has more copper, manganese, and vitamin B6, while cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more folate and vitamin B5.
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)'s daily need coverage for folate is 31% higher.
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 95 times less sodium than hummus. Hummus contains 379mg of sodium, while cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 4mg.
- Hummus has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of hummus is 6, while the glycemic index of cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is 52.
The food types used in this comparison are Hummus, commercial 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +34% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +58.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +96.6% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +41.9% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.8% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +62.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.9% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +16.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +211.4% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +150.6% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Folate | 83µg | 208µg | 31% |
Copper | 0.527mg | 0.268mg | 29% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.613g | 0.225g | 23% |
Sodium | 379mg | 4mg | 16% |
Fats | 9.6g | 0.53g | 14% |
Manganese | 0.773mg | 0.475mg | 13% |
Monounsaturated fat | 4.039g | 0.044g | 10% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.1mg | 8% |
Saturated fat | 1.437g | 0.138g | 6% |
Choline | 32.2mg | 6% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 0.411mg | 6% |
Zinc | 1.83mg | 1.29mg | 5% |
Magnesium | 71mg | 53mg | 4% |
Calories | 166kcal | 116kcal | 3% |
Phosphorus | 176mg | 156mg | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 2% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.202mg | 2% |
Carbs | 14.29g | 20.76g | 2% |
Fiber | 6g | 6.5g | 2% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.064mg | 0.055mg | 1% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.582mg | 0.495mg | 1% |
Iron | 2.44mg | 2.51mg | 1% |
Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
Potassium | 228mg | 278mg | 1% |
Calcium | 38mg | 24mg | 1% |
Protein | 7.9g | 7.73g | 0% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 8.29g | 14.26g | N/A |
Sugar | 3.3g | N/A | |
Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
Selenium | 2.6µg | 2.5µg | 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.9 g
Fats:
9.6 g
Carbs:
14.29 g
Water:
66.59 g
Other:
1.62 g
Protein:
7.73 g
Fats:
0.53 g
Carbs:
20.76 g
Water:
70.04 g
Other:
0.94 g
Contains more FatsFats | +1711.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +72.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +45.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~7.73g
~equal in
Water
~70.04g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.437 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.613 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 | +9079.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1505.8% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.4% |