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Italian sausage raw vs. Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are italian sausage raw and cowpea (Black-eyed pea) different?

  • Italian sausage raw is higher in selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B1; however, cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is richer in folate, fiber, copper, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for italian sausage raw is 56% higher.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has less cholesterol.
  • Italian sausage raw has a lower glycemic index (28) than cowpea (Black-eyed pea) (52).

Sausage, Italian, pork, raw and Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 5.4% 22% 44% 27% 49% 61% 95% 7.6% 135%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 38% 7.2% 25% 94% 89% 35% 67% 0.52% 62% 14%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +892%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +278.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more IronIron +112.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +235%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +719%
~equal in Potassium ~278mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~156mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 142% 39% 61% 31% 69% 114% 0% 6% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 0.33% 5.6% 0% 51% 13% 9.3% 25% 23% 0% 4.3% 156% 18%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +181.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +205.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +556.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2500%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 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 ProteinProtein +84.3%
Contains more FatsFats +5811.3%
Contains more OtherOther +186.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3093.8%
Contains more WaterWater +37.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 48% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.03 g
34% 11% 55%
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 +32490.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1691.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage raw Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) DV% diff.
Saturated fat 11.27g 0.138g 51%
Folate 8µg 208µg 50%
Fats 31.33g 0.53g 47%
Selenium 24.8µg 2.5µg 41%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0µg 38%
Monounsaturated fat 14.34g 0.044g 36%
Sodium 731mg 4mg 32%
Vitamin B1 0.568mg 0.202mg 31%
Fiber 0g 6.5g 26%
Cholesterol 76mg 0mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.03g 0.225g 25%
Copper 0.08mg 0.268mg 21%
Manganese 0.058mg 0.475mg 18%
Iron 1.18mg 2.51mg 17%
Vitamin B3 3.25mg 0.495mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.1mg 15%
Protein 14.25g 7.73g 13%
Calories 346kcal 116kcal 12%
Magnesium 14mg 53mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.055mg 9%
Carbs 0.65g 20.76g 7%
Choline 32.2mg 6%
Zinc 1.79mg 1.29mg 5%
Vitamin C 2mg 0.4mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.411mg 2%
Phosphorus 142mg 156mg 2%
Potassium 253mg 278mg 1%
Calcium 18mg 24mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Net carbs 0.65g 14.26g N/A
Sugar 3.3g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.095mg 0%
Threonine 0.563mg 0.294mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.52mg 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0.956mg 0.592mg 0%
Lysine 1.083mg 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.346mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.477mg 0.451mg 0%
Valine 0.572mg 0.368mg 0%
Histidine 0.411mg 0.24mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
36%
Italian sausage raw
23%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Italian sausage raw
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 727mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.132g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
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.

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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.