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

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The main differences between macadamia and cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

  • Macadamia has more manganese, vitamin B1, copper, magnesium, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and fiber; however, cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more folate.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for macadamia is 159% higher.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 87 times less saturated fat than macadamia. Macadamia has 12.061g of saturated fat, while cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 0.138g.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has a higher glycemic index than macadamia.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw 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 93% 26% 32% 138% 252% 35% 81% 0.65% 539% 20%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +145.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +254.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.4%
Contains more IronIron +47%
Contains more CopperCopper +182.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +769.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +44%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%
~equal in Zinc ~1.29mg

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 4% 0% 11% 0% 299% 37% 46% 45% 63% 0% 0% 8.3% 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 +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +491.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +194.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +399.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +175%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1790.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 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 +14196.2%
Contains more OtherOther +21.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50.2%
Contains more WaterWater +5050%
~equal in Protein ~7.73g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 81% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.061 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.502 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 +133711.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +567.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macadamia Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) DV% diff.
Manganese 4.131mg 0.475mg 159%
Monounsaturated fat 58.877g 0.044g 147%
Fats 75.77g 0.53g 116%
Vitamin B1 1.195mg 0.202mg 83%
Copper 0.756mg 0.268mg 54%
Saturated fat 12.061g 0.138g 54%
Folate 11µg 208µg 49%
Calories 718kcal 116kcal 30%
Magnesium 130mg 53mg 18%
Iron 3.69mg 2.51mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.275mg 0.1mg 13%
Vitamin B3 2.473mg 0.495mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.502g 0.225g 9%
Fiber 8.6g 6.5g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.055mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.758mg 0.411mg 7%
Calcium 85mg 24mg 6%
Choline 32.2mg 6%
Phosphorus 188mg 156mg 5%
Potassium 368mg 278mg 3%
Selenium 3.6µg 2.5µg 2%
Carbs 13.82g 20.76g 2%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.28mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0.4mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Protein 7.91g 7.73g 0%
Net carbs 5.22g 14.26g N/A
Sugar 4.57g 3.3g N/A
Zinc 1.3mg 1.29mg 0%
Starch 1.05g 0%
Sodium 5mg 4mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0.095mg 0%
Threonine 0.37mg 0.294mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0.602mg 0.592mg 0%
Lysine 0.018mg 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.023mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.665mg 0.451mg 0%
Valine 0.363mg 0.368mg 0%
Histidine 0.195mg 0.24mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Macadamia 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
40%
Macadamia
23%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
122%
Macadamia
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.923g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.