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

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The main differences between pigeon pea raw and cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less copper, folate, manganese, vitamin B1, iron, fiber, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin B5 than pigeon pea raw.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for pigeon pea raw is 88% higher.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 5 times less potassium than pigeon pea raw. Pigeon pea raw has 1392mg of potassium, while cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 278mg.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has a higher glycemic index than pigeon pea raw.

Food types used in this article are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, 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 131% 39% 123% 196% 352% 75% 157% 2.2% 234% 45%
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 +245.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +441.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +400.7%
Contains more IronIron +108.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +294.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +114%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +135.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +277.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +228%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.5%

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 0% 0.33% 0% 0% 161% 43% 56% 76% 65% 0% 0% 342% 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 +218.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +499%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +208%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +183%
Contains more FolateFolate +119.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~1µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.7 g
Fats: 1.49 g
Carbs: 62.78 g
Water: 10.59 g
Other: 3.44 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 +180.7%
Contains more FatsFats +181.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +202.4%
Contains more OtherOther +266%
Contains more WaterWater +561.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.33 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +261.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -58.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +266.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) DV% diff.
Copper 1.057mg 0.268mg 88%
Folate 456µg 208µg 62%
Manganese 1.791mg 0.475mg 57%
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.202mg 37%
Iron 5.23mg 2.51mg 34%
Fiber 15g 6.5g 34%
Potassium 1392mg 278mg 33%
Magnesium 183mg 53mg 31%
Phosphorus 367mg 156mg 30%
Protein 21.7g 7.73g 28%
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 0.411mg 17%
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 0.495mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.1mg 14%
Carbs 62.78g 20.76g 14%
Zinc 2.76mg 1.29mg 13%
Calories 343kcal 116kcal 11%
Calcium 130mg 24mg 11%
Selenium 8.2µg 2.5µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.055mg 10%
Choline 32.2mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 0.225g 4%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.33g 0.138g 1%
Sodium 17mg 4mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Fats 1.49g 0.53g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 47.78g 14.26g N/A
Sugar 3.3g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 1µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.012g 0.044g 0%
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.095mg 0%
Threonine 0.767mg 0.294mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.785mg 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 0.592mg 0%
Lysine 1.521mg 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.243mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.858mg 0.451mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 0.368mg 0%
Histidine 0.774mg 0.24mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea raw Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
57%
Pigeon pea raw
23%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.192g)
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. Pigeon pea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172436/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.