Penne vs. Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are penne and cowpea (Black-eyed pea) different?
- Penne is higher in calcium and monounsaturated fat; however, cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is richer in iron, fiber, magnesium, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for iron for cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is 21% higher.
- Penne contains 62 times more sodium than cowpea (Black-eyed pea). While penne contains 248mg of sodium, cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains only 4mg.
KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt are the varieties used 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 CalciumCalcium | +270.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +76.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +127.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +213.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
72.4 g
Other:
1.1 g
Protein:
7.73 g
Fats:
0.53 g
Carbs:
20.76 g
Water:
70.04 g
Other:
0.94 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +654.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +23.6% |
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Water
~70.04g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.3 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 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 | +2172.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +77.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94% |
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 | 208µg | 52% | |
| Copper | 0.268mg | 30% | |
| Manganese | 0.475mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 2.51mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.202mg | 17% | |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 6.5g | 15% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 4mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 0.138g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.411mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 89mg | 24mg | 7% |
| Choline | 32.2mg | 6% | |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 5% | |
| Fats | 4g | 0.53g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 156mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 53mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 278mg | 5% |
| Protein | 5.7g | 7.73g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 4% | |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.495mg | 3% | |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 1.29mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 0.044g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.225g | 1% |
| Calories | 126kcal | 116kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 20.76g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 14.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 3.3g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 0g | N/A |
| 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% |
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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
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23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.162g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in vitamins