Lentil soup vs. Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between lentil soup and cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
- The amount of folate, copper, iron, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin B5 in cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is higher than in lentil soup.
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) covers your daily folate needs 47% more than lentil soup.
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 133 times less sodium than lentil soup. Lentil soup has 532mg of sodium, while cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 4mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve 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 | +488.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +41.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +93.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +134.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +282.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +330% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +110.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +295.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +733.3% |
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 | +325% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +188.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +193.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +940% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.74 g
Fats:
1.12 g
Carbs:
8.16 g
Water:
85.75 g
Other:
1.23 g
Protein:
7.73 g
Fats:
0.53 g
Carbs:
20.76 g
Water:
70.04 g
Other:
0.94 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +111.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +106.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +154.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.45 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.13 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 | +1081.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +73.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 20µg | 208µg | 47% |
| Fiber | 6.5g | 26% | |
| Sodium | 532mg | 4mg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.268mg | 22% |
| Iron | 1.07mg | 2.51mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.12mg | 0.475mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 74mg | 156mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.202mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 53mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 1.29mg | 9% |
| Protein | 3.74g | 7.73g | 8% |
| Choline | 32.2mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.411mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 144mg | 278mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 2.5µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 8.16g | 20.76g | 4% |
| Calories | 56kcal | 116kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.13g | 0.225g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.52g | 0.044g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.12g | 0.53g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.45g | 0.138g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.045mg | 0.055mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.16g | 14.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.3g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.545mg | 0.495mg | 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% |
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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
8%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 528mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.312g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in vitamins