Mars vs. Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between mars and cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
- Mars has more calcium; however, cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is higher in iron and fiber.
- Mars covers your daily saturated fat needs 58% more than cowpea (Black-eyed pea).
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 34 times less sodium than mars. Mars contains 136mg of sodium, while cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 4mg.
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies 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 CalciumCalcium | +275% |
| Contains more IronIron | +191.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.1% |
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 | +25% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.28 g
Fats:
19.32 g
Carbs:
72.4 g
Water:
1.7 g
Other:
2.3 g
Protein:
7.73 g
Fats:
0.53 g
Carbs:
20.76 g
Water:
70.04 g
Other:
0.94 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +3545.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +248.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +144.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +80.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +4020% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 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 | -98.8% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 11.651g | 0.138g | 52% |
| Folate | 208µg | 52% | |
| Copper | 0.268mg | 30% | |
| Fats | 19.32g | 0.53g | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 156mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 2.51mg | 21% |
| Manganese | 0.475mg | 21% | |
| Calories | 475kcal | 116kcal | 18% |
| Fiber | 2g | 6.5g | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.202mg | 17% | |
| Carbs | 72.4g | 20.76g | 17% |
| Magnesium | 53mg | 13% | |
| Zinc | 1.29mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 278mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.411mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 90mg | 24mg | 7% |
| Protein | 4.28g | 7.73g | 7% |
| Choline | 32.2mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 136mg | 4mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 5% | |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.495mg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.225g | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 70.4g | 14.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 58.94g | 3.3g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | 0g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.044g | 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% |
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
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23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Sugar (difference - 55.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 132mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.513g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)