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

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Differences between oats and cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

  • Oats have more manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, copper, magnesium, iron, zinc, vitamin B5, and fiber, while cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more folate.
  • Oats' daily need coverage for manganese is 193% higher.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 4 times less vitamin B1 than oats. Oats contain 0.763mg of vitamin B1, while cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 0.202mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Oats 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.
Oats
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 16% 38% 177% 209% 108% 224% 0.26% 641% 0%
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 +234%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +125%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.3%
Contains more IronIron +88%
Contains more CopperCopper +133.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +207.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +235.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +934.9%

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.
Oats
5
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 191% 32% 18% 81% 27% 0% 0% 42% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +277.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +152.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +228.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +271.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oats
4
17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 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 +118.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1201.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +219.2%
Contains more OtherOther +83%
Contains more WaterWater +752.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oats
2
21% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.217 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.535 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 +4850%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1026.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oats Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) DV% diff.
Manganese 4.916mg 0.475mg 193%
Phosphorus 523mg 156mg 52%
Vitamin B1 0.763mg 0.202mg 47%
Copper 0.626mg 0.268mg 40%
Folate 56µg 208µg 38%
Magnesium 177mg 53mg 30%
Iron 4.72mg 2.51mg 28%
Zinc 3.97mg 1.29mg 24%
Vitamin B5 1.349mg 0.411mg 19%
Protein 16.89g 7.73g 18%
Fiber 10.6g 6.5g 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.535g 0.225g 15%
Carbs 66.27g 20.76g 15%
Calories 389kcal 116kcal 14%
Fats 6.9g 0.53g 10%
Choline 32.2mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.055mg 6%
Saturated fat 1.217g 0.138g 5%
Selenium 2.5µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.178g 0.044g 5%
Potassium 429mg 278mg 4%
Calcium 54mg 24mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.961mg 0.495mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 55.67g 14.26g N/A
Sugar 3.3g N/A
Sodium 2mg 4mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.095mg 0%
Threonine 0.575mg 0.294mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.694mg 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 1.284mg 0.592mg 0%
Lysine 0.701mg 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.312mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.895mg 0.451mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 0.368mg 0%
Histidine 0.405mg 0.24mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oats 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
30%
Oats
23%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
Oats
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oats
Oats is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Oats
Oats is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oats
Oats is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.079g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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. Oats - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.