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

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Significant differences between oregano and cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

  • The amount of vitamin K, iron, manganese, calcium, fiber, vitamin E, vitamin B6, magnesium, copper, and vitamin B2 in oregano is higher than in cowpea (Black-eyed pea).
  • Oregano covers your daily vitamin K needs 517% more than cowpea (Black-eyed pea).
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 67 times less calcium than oregano. Oregano has 1597mg of calcium, while cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 24mg.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is 52, while the glycemic index of oregano is 5.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, oregano, dried 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 193% 479% 111% 1380% 211% 73% 63% 3.3% 651% 25%
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 +409.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6554.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +353.2%
Contains more IronIron +1366.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +136.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +108.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +950.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +80%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84%
~equal in Phosphorus ~156mg

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 7.7% 28% 365% 0% 44% 122% 87% 55% 241% 0% 1554% 178% 18%
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 +475%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6421.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +860%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +837.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +124.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +944%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +36470.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~32.2mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 4% 69% 10% 8%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 4.28 g
Carbs: 68.92 g
Water: 9.93 g
Other: 7.87 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 +16.4%
Contains more FatsFats +707.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +232%
Contains more OtherOther +737.2%
Contains more WaterWater +605.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 20% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.551 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.369 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 +1527.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +508.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) DV% diff.
Vitamin K 621.7µg 1.7µg 517%
Iron 36.8mg 2.51mg 429%
Manganese 4.99mg 0.475mg 196%
Calcium 1597mg 24mg 157%
Fiber 42.5g 6.5g 144%
Vitamin E 18.26mg 0.28mg 120%
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.1mg 73%
Magnesium 270mg 53mg 52%
Copper 0.633mg 0.268mg 41%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.055mg 36%
Potassium 1260mg 278mg 29%
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 0.495mg 26%
Carbs 68.92g 20.76g 16%
Zinc 2.69mg 1.29mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 0.411mg 10%
Vitamin A 85µg 1µg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 0.225g 8%
Folate 237µg 208µg 7%
Calories 265kcal 116kcal 7%
Fats 4.28g 0.53g 6%
Saturated fat 1.551g 0.138g 6%
Selenium 4.5µg 2.5µg 4%
Protein 9g 7.73g 3%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0.4mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.716g 0.044g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.202mg 2%
Sodium 25mg 4mg 1%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Phosphorus 148mg 156mg 1%
Net carbs 26.42g 14.26g N/A
Sugar 4.09g 3.3g N/A
Choline 32.3mg 32.2mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.095mg 0%
Threonine 0.322mg 0.294mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.441mg 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0.78mg 0.592mg 0%
Lysine 0.5mg 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.127mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.451mg 0%
Valine 0.585mg 0.368mg 0%
Histidine 0.144mg 0.24mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oregano 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
208%
Oregano
23%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.413g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Oregano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171328/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.