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

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The main differences between Pistachio and Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

  • Pistachio has more Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Manganese, Potassium, Iron, and Vitamin E , however, Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Pistachio is 123% higher.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 43 times less Saturated Fat than Pistachio. Pistachio has 5.907g of Saturated Fat, while Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 0.138g.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, pistachio 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.
Pistachio
Pistachio
10
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0
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Contains more Calcium +337.5%
Contains more Iron +56.2%
Contains more Magnesium +128.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +214.1%
Contains more Potassium +268.7%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +70.5%
Contains more Copper +385.1%
Contains more Manganese +152.6%
Contains more Selenium +180%
Pistachio
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 147% 87% 210% 91% 1% 60% 434% 157% 39%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 95% 38% 67% 25% 1% 36% 90% 62% 14%
Contains more Calcium +337.5%
Contains more Iron +56.2%
Contains more Magnesium +128.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +214.1%
Contains more Potassium +268.7%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +70.5%
Contains more Copper +385.1%
Contains more Manganese +152.6%
Contains more Selenium +180%

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.
Pistachio
Pistachio
8
:
2
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Contains more Vitamin A +3340%
Contains more Vitamin E +921.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +330.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +162.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1600%
Contains more Folate +307.8%
Pistachio
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 31% 58% 0% 19% 218% 37% 25% 32% 393% 39% 0% 0%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 2% 51% 13% 10% 25% 24% 156% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +3340%
Contains more Vitamin E +921.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +330.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +162.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1600%
Contains more Folate +307.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pistachio
Pistachio
4
:
1
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Contains more Protein +160.8%
Contains more Fats +8450.9%
Contains more Carbs +30.9%
Contains more Other +217%
Contains more Water +1502.7%
Pistachio
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
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 Protein +160.8%
Contains more Fats +8450.9%
Contains more Carbs +30.9%
Contains more Other +217%
Contains more Water +1502.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pistachio
Pistachio
2
:
1
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52756.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6291.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
Pistachio
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
34% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.138 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.225 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52756.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6291.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Opinion
Net carbs 16.57g 14.26g Pistachio
Protein 20.16g 7.73g Pistachio
Fats 45.32g 0.53g Pistachio
Carbs 27.17g 20.76g Pistachio
Calories 560kcal 116kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g 3.3g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Fiber 10.6g 6.5g Pistachio
Calcium 105mg 24mg Pistachio
Iron 3.92mg 2.51mg Pistachio
Magnesium 121mg 53mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 490mg 156mg Pistachio
Potassium 1025mg 278mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 4mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 1.29mg Pistachio
Copper 1.3mg 0.268mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.2mg 0.475mg Pistachio
Selenium 7µg 2.5µg Pistachio
Vitamin A 516IU 15IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 1µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 2.86mg 0.28mg Pistachio
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0.4mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.202mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.055mg Pistachio
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.495mg Pistachio
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.411mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.1mg Pistachio
Folate 51µg 208µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin K 1.7µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.095mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.684mg 0.294mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0.314mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.604mg 0.592mg Pistachio
Lysine 1.138mg 0.523mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.36mg 0.11mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.451mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg 0.368mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.512mg 0.24mg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 5.907g 0.138g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 0.044g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 0.225g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g Pistachio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pistachio Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
71%
Pistachio
24%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.769g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.