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

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

  • Pistachios have 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 for pistachios is 123% higher.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 43 times less saturated fat than pistachios. Pistachios have 5.907g of saturated fat, while cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 0.138g.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has a higher glycemic index than pistachios.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
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 +128.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +337.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +268.7%
Contains more IronIron +56.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +385.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +70.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +214.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +152.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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 19% 8.7% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 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 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +921.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +330.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +162.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1600%
Contains more FolateFolate +307.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 ProteinProtein +160.8%
Contains more FatsFats +8450.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.9%
Contains more OtherOther +217%
Contains more WaterWater +1502.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 53% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 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 +52756.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6291.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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) DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.1mg 123%
Copper 1.3mg 0.268mg 115%
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 0.225g 94%
Fats 45.32g 0.53g 69%
Monounsaturated fat 23.257g 0.044g 58%
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.202mg 56%
Phosphorus 490mg 156mg 48%
Folate 51µg 208µg 39%
Manganese 1.2mg 0.475mg 32%
Saturated fat 5.907g 0.138g 26%
Protein 20.16g 7.73g 25%
Calories 560kcal 116kcal 22%
Potassium 1025mg 278mg 22%
Iron 3.92mg 2.51mg 18%
Vitamin E 2.86mg 0.28mg 17%
Fiber 10.6g 6.5g 16%
Magnesium 121mg 53mg 16%
Selenium 7µg 2.5µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.055mg 8%
Calcium 105mg 24mg 8%
Zinc 2.2mg 1.29mg 8%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0.4mg 6%
Choline 32.2mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.495mg 5%
Vitamin A 26µg 1µg 3%
Carbs 27.17g 20.76g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.411mg 2%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Net carbs 16.57g 14.26g N/A
Sugar 7.66g 3.3g N/A
Sodium 1mg 4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.095mg 0%
Threonine 0.684mg 0.294mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 1.604mg 0.592mg 0%
Lysine 1.138mg 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.36mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.451mg 0%
Valine 1.249mg 0.368mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0.24mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pistachio 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
63%
Pistachio
23%
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.