Lentil vs. Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Lentil and Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
- Lentil has more Iron, Vitamin B6, and Fiber, while Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more Folate.
- Lentil contains 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Cowpea (Black-eyed pea). While Lentil contains 1.06mg of Vitamin B3, Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains only 0.495mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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.
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Iron
+32.7%
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Phosphorus
+15.4%
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Potassium
+32.7%
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Sodium
-50%
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Selenium
+12%
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Calcium
+26.3%
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Magnesium
+47.2%
Equal in Zinc - 1.29
Equal in Copper - 0.268
Equal in Manganese - 0.475
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Iron
+32.7%
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Phosphorus
+15.4%
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Potassium
+32.7%
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Sodium
-50%
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Selenium
+12%
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Calcium
+26.3%
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Magnesium
+47.2%
Equal in Zinc - 1.29
Equal in Copper - 0.268
Equal in Manganese - 0.475
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.
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Vitamin C
+275%
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Vitamin B2
+32.7%
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Vitamin B3
+114.1%
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Vitamin B5
+55.2%
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Vitamin B6
+78%
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Vitamin A
+87.5%
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Vitamin E
+154.5%
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Vitamin B1
+19.5%
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Folate
+14.9%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.7
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Vitamin C
+275%
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Vitamin B2
+32.7%
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Vitamin B3
+114.1%
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Vitamin B5
+55.2%
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Vitamin B6
+78%
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Vitamin A
+87.5%
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Vitamin E
+154.5%
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Vitamin B1
+19.5%
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Folate
+14.9%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.7
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+16.7%
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Fats
+39.5%
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+13.3%
Equal in Carbs - 20.76
Equal in Water - 70.04
Protein:
9.02 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
20.13 g
Water:
69.64 g
Other:
0.83 g
Protein:
7.73 g
Fats:
0.53 g
Carbs:
20.76 g
Water:
70.04 g
Other:
0.94 g
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Protein
+16.7%
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Fats
+39.5%
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+13.3%
Equal in Carbs - 20.76
Equal in Water - 70.04
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-61.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+45.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+28.6%
Saturated Fat:
0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.175 g
Saturated Fat:
0.138 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.225 g
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Saturated Fat
-61.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+45.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+28.6%
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 Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 12.23g | 14.26g |
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Protein | 9.02g | 7.73g |
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Fats | 0.38g | 0.53g |
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Carbs | 20.13g | 20.76g |
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Calories | 116kcal | 116kcal | |
Sugar | 1.8g | 3.3g |
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Fiber | 7.9g | 6.5g |
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Calcium | 19mg | 24mg |
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Iron | 3.33mg | 2.51mg |
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Magnesium | 36mg | 53mg |
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Phosphorus | 180mg | 156mg |
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Potassium | 369mg | 278mg |
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Sodium | 2mg | 4mg |
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Zinc | 1.27mg | 1.29mg |
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Copper | 0.251mg | 0.268mg |
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Manganese | 0.494mg | 0.475mg |
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Selenium | 2.8µg | 2.5µg |
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Vitamin A | 8IU | 15IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 1µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.28mg |
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Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 0.4mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.169mg | 0.202mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.055mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 1.06mg | 0.495mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.638mg | 0.411mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.178mg | 0.1mg |
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Folate | 181µg | 208µg |
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Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1.7µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0.095mg |
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Threonine | 0.323mg | 0.294mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.39mg | 0.314mg |
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Leucine | 0.654mg | 0.592mg |
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Lysine | 0.63mg | 0.523mg |
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Methionine | 0.077mg | 0.11mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.451mg |
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Valine | 0.448mg | 0.368mg |
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Histidine | 0.254mg | 0.24mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.053g | 0.138g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.064g | 0.044g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.175g | 0.225g |
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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
26%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%

43%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.085g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?

Lentil is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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