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

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Differences between parsnip and cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

  • Parsnip has more vitamin C, vitamin K, and vitamin E, while cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more folate, iron, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B1, fiber, and zinc.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)'s daily need coverage for folate is 35% higher.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 43 times less vitamin C than parsnip. Parsnip contains 17mg of vitamin C, while cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 0.4mg.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is 52, while the glycemic index of parsnip is 97.

The food types used in this comparison are Parsnips, 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 21% 11% 33% 22% 40% 16% 30% 1.3% 73% 9.8%
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 CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +82.8%
Contains more IronIron +325.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +123.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +118.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +119.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38.9%

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.
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 57% 0% 30% 0% 23% 12% 13% 36% 21% 0% 56% 50% 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 +4150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +432.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +46%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1223.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +210.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.055mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 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 WaterWater +13.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +544.2%
Contains more FatsFats +76.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.4%
~equal in Other ~0.94g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 54% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +154.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +378.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) DV% diff.
Folate 67µg 208µg 35%
Iron 0.59mg 2.51mg 24%
Vitamin C 17mg 0.4mg 18%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 1.7µg 17%
Copper 0.12mg 0.268mg 16%
Protein 1.2g 7.73g 13%
Phosphorus 71mg 156mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.202mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.49mg 0.28mg 8%
Choline 32.2mg 6%
Magnesium 29mg 53mg 6%
Fiber 4.9g 6.5g 6%
Zinc 0.59mg 1.29mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.411mg 4%
Manganese 0.56mg 0.475mg 4%
Potassium 375mg 278mg 3%
Calories 75kcal 116kcal 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.225g 1%
Selenium 1.8µg 2.5µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.495mg 1%
Calcium 36mg 24mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.1mg 1%
Carbs 17.99g 20.76g 1%
Fats 0.3g 0.53g 0%
Net carbs 13.09g 14.26g N/A
Sugar 4.8g 3.3g N/A
Sodium 10mg 4mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.055mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.05g 0.138g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.112g 0.044g 0%
Tryptophan 0.095mg 0%
Threonine 0.294mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0.592mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.451mg 0%
Valine 0.368mg 0%
Histidine 0.24mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parsnip 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
23%
Parsnip
23%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.088g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Parsnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170417/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.