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

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Significant differences between margarine and cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

  • Margarine has more vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin E; however, cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is richer in folate, iron, copper, fiber, phosphorus, and vitamin B1.
  • Margarine covers your daily vitamin K needs 76% more than cowpea (Black-eyed pea).
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 238 times less vitamin A than margarine. Margarine has 3577IU of vitamin A, while cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 15IU.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less saturated fat.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is 52, while the glycemic index of margarine is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0.9% 1.6% 2.3% 0% 0% 2.1% 0.26% 0% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1666.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1444.4%
Contains more IronIron +4083.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3020%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 0.67% 273% 180% 0% 2.5% 8.5% 0.43% 0% 2.1% 13% 233% 0.75% 6.8%
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 AVitamin A +81800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5370.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1920%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2052.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1011.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +20700%
Contains more CholineCholine +159.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 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 FatsFats +15128.3%
Contains more OtherOther +103.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +4731.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2865.7%
Contains more WaterWater +324%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 50% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 15.189 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.302 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 +88256.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10700.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 0.225g 161%
Fats 80.71g 0.53g 123%
Monounsaturated fat 38.877g 0.044g 97%
Vitamin A 819µg 1µg 91%
Vitamin K 93µg 1.7µg 76%
Saturated fat 15.189g 0.138g 68%
Vitamin E 9mg 0.28mg 58%
Folate 1µg 208µg 52%
Iron 0.06mg 2.51mg 31%
Calories 717kcal 116kcal 30%
Copper 0mg 0.268mg 30%
Fiber 0g 6.5g 26%
Phosphorus 5mg 156mg 22%
Manganese 0.475mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.202mg 16%
Protein 0.16g 7.73g 15%
Zinc 0mg 1.29mg 12%
Magnesium 3mg 53mg 12%
Potassium 18mg 278mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.411mg 8%
Carbs 0.7g 20.76g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.1mg 7%
Selenium 0µg 2.5µg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg 4%
Choline 12.4mg 32.2mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 0.495mg 3%
Calcium 3mg 24mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.055mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 0.7g 14.26g N/A
Sugar 0g 3.3g N/A
Sodium 2mg 4mg 0%
Trans fat 14.89g 0g N/A
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%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Margarine Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
55%
Margarine
23%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.051g)
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?
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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.