Mothbeans vs. Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between mothbeans and cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
- Mothbeans has more magnesium and iron; however, cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more folate, copper, vitamin B1, and zinc.
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)'s daily need coverage for folate is 16% more.
- Mothbeans has 2 times more magnesium than cowpea (Black-eyed pea). Mothbeans has 104mg of magnesium, while cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 53mg.
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has a higher glycemic index than mothbeans.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Mothbeans, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +96.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +25.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +700% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +63.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +118.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
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 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +34.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +62.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +139.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +45.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.81 g
Fats:
0.55 g
Carbs:
20.96 g
Water:
69.23 g
Other:
1.45 g
Protein:
7.73 g
Fats:
0.53 g
Carbs:
20.76 g
Water:
70.04 g
Other:
0.94 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +54.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~7.73g
~equal in
Fats
~0.53g
~equal in
Carbs
~20.76g
~equal in
Water
~70.04g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.124 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.256 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 | -10.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13.8% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.044g
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 6.5g | 26% | |
| Folate | 143µg | 208µg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.164mg | 0.268mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 104mg | 53mg | 12% |
| Iron | 3.14mg | 2.51mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.124mg | 0.202mg | 7% |
| Choline | 32.2mg | 6% | |
| Zinc | 0.59mg | 1.29mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.023mg | 0.055mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.527mg | 0.475mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 304mg | 278mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 2.5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.093mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 150mg | 156mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.668mg | 0.495mg | 1% |
| Calories | 117kcal | 116kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 7.81g | 7.73g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.55g | 0.53g | 0% |
| Carbs | 20.96g | 20.76g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 20.96g | 14.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.3g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 10mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.391mg | 0.411mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.124g | 0.138g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.044g | 0.044g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.256g | 0.225g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.05mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.294mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.388mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.525mg | 0.592mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.425mg | 0.523mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.075mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.35mg | 0.451mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.25mg | 0.368mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.263mg | 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
16%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mothbeans is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mothbeans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mothbeans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Mothbeans is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)
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.