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

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A recap on differences between Potato pancake and Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

  • Potato pancake has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, and Selenium, however, Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is higher in Folate, Fiber, and Iron.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) covers your daily Folate needs 42% more than Potato pancake.

Food varieties used in this article are Potato pancakes 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.
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +123.7%
Contains more Selenium +256%
Contains more Iron +50.3%
Contains more Magnesium +47.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +84.3%
Contains more Copper +48.9%
Contains more Manganese +82.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 63% 26% 55% 55% 100% 20% 60% 34% 49%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 95% 38% 67% 25% 1% 36% 90% 62% 14%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +123.7%
Contains more Selenium +256%
Contains more Iron +50.3%
Contains more Magnesium +47.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +84.3%
Contains more Copper +48.9%
Contains more Manganese +82.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +653.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +6800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +214.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +237.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +348%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.8%
Contains more Folate +407.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 5% 9% 93% 40% 40% 32% 46% 104% 31% 37% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 2% 51% 13% 10% 25% 24% 156% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +653.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +6800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +214.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +237.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +348%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.8%
Contains more Folate +407.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +2684.9%
Contains more Carbs +34%
Contains more Other +280.9%
Contains more Protein +27.1%
Contains more Water +46.6%
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 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 Fats +2684.9%
Contains more Carbs +34%
Contains more Other +280.9%
Contains more Protein +27.1%
Contains more Water +46.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8377.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3240.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%
18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.516 g
34% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.138 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.225 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8377.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3240.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato pancake Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Opinion
Net carbs 24.51g 14.26g Potato pancake
Protein 6.08g 7.73g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Fats 14.76g 0.53g Potato pancake
Carbs 27.81g 20.76g Potato pancake
Calories 268kcal 116kcal Potato pancake
Starch 20.88g Potato pancake
Fructose 0.56g Potato pancake
Sugar 1.79g 3.3g Potato pancake
Fiber 3.3g 6.5g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium 32mg 24mg Potato pancake
Iron 1.67mg 2.51mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Magnesium 36mg 53mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phosphorus 128mg 156mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Potassium 622mg 278mg Potato pancake
Sodium 764mg 4mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Zinc 0.7mg 1.29mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Copper 0.18mg 0.268mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Manganese 0.26mg 0.475mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Selenium 8.9µg 2.5µg Potato pancake
Vitamin A 113IU 15IU Potato pancake
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 1µg Potato pancake
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.28mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU Potato pancake
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Potato pancake
Vitamin C 27.6mg 0.4mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.202mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.055mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 0.495mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B5 0.757mg 0.411mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.448mg 0.1mg Potato pancake
Folate 41µg 208µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 2.7µg 1.7µg Potato pancake
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.095mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Threonine 0.24mg 0.294mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.314mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Leucine 0.442mg 0.592mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Lysine 0.389mg 0.523mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Methionine 0.137mg 0.11mg Potato pancake
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.451mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Valine 0.369mg 0.368mg Potato pancake
Histidine 0.141mg 0.24mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Saturated Fat 2.496g 0.138g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Potato pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.73g 0.044g Potato pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g 0.225g Potato pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato pancake Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
37%
Potato pancake
24%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Potato pancake
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.51g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 760mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.358g)
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.

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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.