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

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Summary of differences between napa cabbage and cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

  • The amount of folate, iron, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B1, manganese, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B5, and potassium in cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is higher than in napa cabbage.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) covers your daily need for folate, 41% more than napa cabbage.
  • Napa cabbage has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of napa cabbage is 32, while the glycemic index of cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is 52.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cabbage, napa, cooked 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 5.7% 8.7% 7.7% 28% 32% 3.8% 8.1% 1.4% 26% 2.2%
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 +20.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +562.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +219.5%
Contains more IronIron +239.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +179.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +821.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +721.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +134%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +525%

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 11% 4.3% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 8.7% 2.1% 8.5% 0% 0% 32% 0%
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 CVitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3940%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1074.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +170.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +383.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.495mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 96%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 96.33 g
Other: 0.17 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 WaterWater +37.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +602.7%
Contains more FatsFats +211.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +830.9%
Contains more OtherOther +452.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Napa cabbage Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) DV% diff.
Folate 43µg 208µg 41%
Fiber 6.5g 26%
Iron 0.74mg 2.51mg 22%
Phosphorus 19mg 156mg 20%
Copper 0.096mg 0.268mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.202mg 16%
Protein 1.1g 7.73g 13%
Manganese 0.203mg 0.475mg 12%
Magnesium 8mg 53mg 11%
Zinc 0.14mg 1.29mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.411mg 8%
Choline 32.2mg 6%
Carbs 2.23g 20.76g 6%
Potassium 87mg 278mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.1mg 5%
Calories 12kcal 116kcal 5%
Selenium 0.4µg 2.5µg 4%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0.4mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.225g 2%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.055mg 2%
Vitamin A 13µg 1µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Fats 0.17g 0.53g 1%
Saturated fat 0.138g 1%
Calcium 29mg 24mg 1%
Net carbs 2.23g 14.26g N/A
Sugar 3.3g N/A
Sodium 11mg 4mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.466mg 0.495mg 0%
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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is better in case of low diet
Napa cabbage 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
6%
Napa cabbage
23%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Napa cabbage
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.138g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
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. Napa cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168572/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.