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Lemongrass vs. Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Lemongrass and Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

  • Lemongrass has more Manganese, Iron, Potassium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, however, Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is higher in Folate, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Lemongrass covers your daily Manganese needs 206% more than Cowpea (Black-eyed pea).
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 3 times less Iron than Lemongrass. Lemongrass contains 8.17mg of Iron, while Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 2.51mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Lemon grass (citronella), raw 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.
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
6
:
4
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Contains more Calcium +170.8%
Contains more Iron +225.5%
Contains more Magnesium +13.2%
Contains more Potassium +160.1%
Contains more Zinc +72.9%
Contains more Manganese +999.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.5%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Selenium +257.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.268
Lemongrass
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 95% 38% 67% 25% 1% 36% 90% 62% 14%
Contains more Calcium +170.8%
Contains more Iron +225.5%
Contains more Magnesium +13.2%
Contains more Potassium +160.1%
Contains more Zinc +72.9%
Contains more Manganese +999.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.5%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Selenium +257.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.268

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.
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
3
:
7
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Contains more Vitamin C +550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +210.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +722%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Folate +177.3%
Lemongrass
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 9% 17% 32% 21% 3% 19% 57% 0% 0%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
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 C +550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +210.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +722%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Folate +177.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
3
:
2
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Contains more Carbs +21.9%
Contains more Other +91.5%
Contains more Protein +324.7%
Equal in Fats - 0.53
Equal in Water - 70.04
Lemongrass
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
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 Carbs +21.9%
Contains more Other +91.5%
Contains more Protein +324.7%
Equal in Fats - 0.53
Equal in Water - 70.04

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
2
:
1
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.4%
Lemongrass
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
34% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.138 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.225 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemongrass Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Opinion
Net carbs 25.31g 14.26g Lemongrass
Protein 1.82g 7.73g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Fats 0.49g 0.53g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Carbs 25.31g 20.76g Lemongrass
Calories 99kcal 116kcal Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Sugar 3.3g Lemongrass
Fiber 6.5g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium 65mg 24mg Lemongrass
Iron 8.17mg 2.51mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 60mg 53mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 101mg 156mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Potassium 723mg 278mg Lemongrass
Sodium 6mg 4mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Zinc 2.23mg 1.29mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.266mg 0.268mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Manganese 5.224mg 0.475mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg 2.5µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin A 6IU 15IU Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin E 0.28mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0.4mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.202mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.055mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 1.101mg 0.495mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.411mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.1mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Folate 75µg 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 0.119g 0.138g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g 0.044g Lemongrass
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 0.225g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lemongrass 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
13%
Lemongrass
24%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Lemongrass
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Lemongrass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168573/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.