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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.

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 Calcium +58.3%
Contains more Magnesium +34%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.8%
Contains more Zinc +41.9%
Contains more Copper +96.6%
Contains more Manganese +62.7%
Contains more Potassium +21.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Equal in Iron - 2.51
Equal in Selenium - 2.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 92% 51% 76% 21% 50% 50% 176% 101% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 95% 38% 67% 25% 1% 36% 90% 62% 14%
Contains more Calcium +58.3%
Contains more Magnesium +34%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.8%
Contains more Zinc +41.9%
Contains more Copper +96.6%
Contains more Manganese +62.7%
Contains more Potassium +21.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Equal in Iron - 2.51
Equal in Selenium - 2.5

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.
Hummus
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Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +211.4%
Contains more Folate +150.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 45% 15% 11% 8% 47% 63% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 2% 51% 13% 10% 25% 24% 156% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +211.4%
Contains more Folate +150.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1711.3%
Contains more Other +72.3%
Contains more Carbs +45.3%
Equal in Protein - 7.73
Equal in Water - 70.04
8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
8% 21% 70%
Protein: 7.73 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 20.76 g
Water: 70.04 g
Other: 0.94 g
Contains more Fats +1711.3%
Contains more Other +72.3%
Contains more Carbs +45.3%
Equal in Protein - 7.73
Equal in Water - 70.04

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9079.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1505.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.4%
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.613 g
34% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.138 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.225 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9079.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1505.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Hummus Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hummus Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Opinion
Net carbs 8.29g 14.26g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Protein 7.9g 7.73g Hummus
Fats 9.6g 0.53g Hummus
Carbs 14.29g 20.76g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calories 166kcal 116kcal Hummus
Sugar 3.3g Hummus
Fiber 6g 6.5g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium 38mg 24mg Hummus
Iron 2.44mg 2.51mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Magnesium 71mg 53mg Hummus
Phosphorus 176mg 156mg Hummus
Potassium 228mg 278mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Sodium 379mg 4mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Zinc 1.83mg 1.29mg Hummus
Copper 0.527mg 0.268mg Hummus
Manganese 0.773mg 0.475mg Hummus
Selenium 2.6µg 2.5µg Hummus
Vitamin A 30IU 15IU Hummus
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin E 0.28mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.202mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B2 0.064mg 0.055mg Hummus
Vitamin B3 0.582mg 0.495mg Hummus
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.411mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.1mg Hummus
Folate 83µg 208µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin K 1.7µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Tryptophan 0.095mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Threonine 0.294mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Isoleucine 0.314mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Leucine 0.592mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Lysine 0.523mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Methionine 0.11mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phenylalanine 0.451mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Valine 0.368mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Histidine 0.24mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Saturated Fat 1.437g 0.138g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Monounsaturated Fat 4.039g 0.044g Hummus
Polyunsaturated fat 3.613g 0.225g Hummus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hummus Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
16%
Hummus
24%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Hummus
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is cheaper?
Hummus
Hummus is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 375mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.299g)
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Hummus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174289/nutrients
  2. Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173759/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.