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

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How are mustard and cowpea (Black-eyed pea) different?

  • Mustard is higher in selenium; however, cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is richer in folate, copper, iron, fiber, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for mustard is 56% higher.
  • Mustard contains 276 times more sodium than cowpea (Black-eyed pea). While mustard contains 1104mg of sodium, cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains only 4mg.
  • Mustard has a lower glycemic index (32) than cowpea (Black-eyed pea) (52).

Mustard, prepared, yellow and Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt are the varieties used in this article.

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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 34% 19% 13% 60% 25% 17% 46% 144% 55% 183%
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 more CalciumCalcium +162.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1240%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +10.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +82.9%
Contains more IronIron +55.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +262.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +101.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12.6%

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 1% 1.7% 7.2% 0% 44% 16% 11% 15% 16% 0% 3.5% 5.3% 12%
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 +400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +21.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +2871.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +43.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 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 +530.2%
Contains more WaterWater +19.5%
Contains more OtherOther +258.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +106.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +256.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 69% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.214 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.774 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 +4859.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +244%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -35.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) DV% diff.
Selenium 33.5µg 2.5µg 56%
Folate 7µg 208µg 50%
Sodium 1104mg 4mg 48%
Copper 0.074mg 0.268mg 22%
Iron 1.61mg 2.51mg 11%
Fiber 4g 6.5g 10%
Protein 3.74g 7.73g 8%
Phosphorus 108mg 156mg 7%
Zinc 0.64mg 1.29mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.182g 0.044g 5%
Carbs 5.83g 20.76g 5%
Fats 3.34g 0.53g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 0.225g 4%
Calcium 63mg 24mg 4%
Potassium 152mg 278mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.411mg 3%
Calories 60kcal 116kcal 3%
Manganese 0.422mg 0.475mg 2%
Choline 22.4mg 32.2mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.202mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.1mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.28mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.055mg 1%
Magnesium 48mg 53mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 1.83g 14.26g N/A
Sugar 0.92g 3.3g N/A
Starch 0.64g 0%
Vitamin A 5µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 0.495mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1.7µg 0%
Trans fat 0.009g 0g N/A
Saturated fat 0.214g 0.138g 0%
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.095mg 0%
Threonine 0.167mg 0.294mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0.292mg 0.592mg 0%
Lysine 0.264mg 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.161mg 0.451mg 0%
Valine 0.189mg 0.368mg 0%
Histidine 0.119mg 0.24mg 0%
Fructose 0.23g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mustard 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
10%
Mustard
23%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 1100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.076g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/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.