Leek vs. Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are leek and cowpea (Black-eyed pea) different?
- Leek is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6; however, cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is richer in folate, fiber, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B1, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for leek is 38% higher.
- Leek contains 111 times more vitamin A than cowpea (Black-eyed pea). While leek contains 1667IU of vitamin A, cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains only 15IU.
- Leek has a lower glycemic index (32) than cowpea (Black-eyed pea) (52).
Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +145.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +89.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +54.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +123.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +975% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +345.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
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 | +2900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +8200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +228.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +133% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2664.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +236.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +193.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +225% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +238.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
14.15 g
Water:
83 g
Other:
1.05 g
Protein:
7.73 g
Fats:
0.53 g
Carbs:
20.76 g
Water:
70.04 g
Other:
0.94 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +415.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +76.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +46.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.166 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 | +1000% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +35.5% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 47µg | 1.7µg | 38% |
| Folate | 64µg | 208µg | 36% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 6.5g | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 156mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.12mg | 0.268mg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 0.4mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.202mg | 12% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 7.73g | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 1.29mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 0.1mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 83µg | 1µg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 53mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 2.51mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.411mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 24mg | 4% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 32.2mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.92mg | 0.28mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 2.5µg | 3% |
| Calories | 61kcal | 116kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 278mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.055mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 14.15g | 20.76g | 2% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.495mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.53g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.35g | 14.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.9g | 3.3g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0.138g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.044g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.166g | 0.225g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.063mg | 0.294mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.096mg | 0.592mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.078mg | 0.523mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.055mg | 0.451mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.368mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.025mg | 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
27%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Leek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.098g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Leek is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in minerals
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.