Pasta vs. Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pasta and cowpea (Black-eyed pea)?
- Pasta is higher in vitamin B2, yet cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is higher in folate, copper, iron, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, potassium, and zinc.
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)'s daily need coverage for folate is 36% more.
We used Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types in this article.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +194.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1058.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +120.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +188.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +130.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +147.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +112.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +172.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +100.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +124.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +194.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +225% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.15 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
24.93 g
Water:
68.56 g
Other:
0.31 g
Protein:
7.73 g
Fats:
0.53 g
Carbs:
20.76 g
Water:
70.04 g
Other:
0.94 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +98.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +50.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +203.2% |
~equal in
Water
~70.04g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.429 g
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 | +181.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +90.7% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.138g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 64µg | 208µg | 36% |
| Fiber | 6.5g | 26% | |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.268mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 2.51mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 156mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.224mg | 0.475mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 53mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.055mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 1.29mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 278mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Choline | 32.2mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.1mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.411mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 5% | |
| Protein | 5.15g | 7.73g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 0.495mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.225g | 1% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 116kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.202mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 24.93g | 20.76g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.05g | 0.53g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 24.93g | 14.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.3g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.15g | 0.138g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0.044g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.294mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0.592mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0.523mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0.451mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.368mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
15%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in minerals
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.