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

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A recap on differences between powdered milk and cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

  • Powdered milk has more vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and potassium; however, cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is higher in folate and fiber.
  • Powdered milk covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 135% more than cowpea (Black-eyed pea).
  • The glycemic index of cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D 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 61% 274% 117% 18% 27% 91% 333% 48% 5.2% 89%
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 +60.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +378.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +158.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +397.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +552%
Contains more IronIron +434%
Contains more CopperCopper +235%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1087.5%

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 29% 86% 12% 7.5% 71% 278% 12% 136% 70% 406% 5.5% 28% 64%
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 +2050%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +25700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2090.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +452.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +202%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +29.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +264.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +462.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 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 +240.5%
Contains more FatsFats +4939.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +85.1%
Contains more OtherOther +546.8%
Contains more WaterWater +2735.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.742 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 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 Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17909.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +195.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Powdered milk Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.25µg 0µg 135%
Calcium 912mg 24mg 89%
Phosphorus 776mg 156mg 89%
Vitamin B2 1.205mg 0.055mg 88%
Saturated fat 16.742g 0.138g 75%
Folate 37µg 208µg 43%
Fats 26.71g 0.53g 40%
Protein 26.32g 7.73g 37%
Vitamin B5 2.271mg 0.411mg 37%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Potassium 1330mg 278mg 31%
Vitamin A 258µg 1µg 29%
Iron 0.47mg 2.51mg 26%
Fiber 0g 6.5g 26%
Selenium 16.3µg 2.5µg 25%
Copper 0.08mg 0.268mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 7.924g 0.044g 20%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.475mg 19%
Calories 496kcal 116kcal 19%
Zinc 3.34mg 1.29mg 19%
Sodium 371mg 4mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.302mg 0.1mg 16%
Choline 117.4mg 32.2mg 15%
Vitamin C 8.6mg 0.4mg 9%
Magnesium 85mg 53mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.283mg 0.202mg 7%
Carbs 38.42g 20.76g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.225g 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.28mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.646mg 0.495mg 1%
Net carbs 38.42g 14.26g N/A
Sugar 38.42g 3.3g N/A
Vitamin K 2.2µg 1.7µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.371mg 0.095mg 0%
Threonine 1.188mg 0.294mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.592mg 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 2.578mg 0.592mg 0%
Lysine 2.087mg 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.66mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.271mg 0.451mg 0%
Valine 1.762mg 0.368mg 0%
Histidine 0.714mg 0.24mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Powdered milk 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
93%
Powdered milk
23%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Powdered milk
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 367mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.604g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is cheaper (difference - $0.2)

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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.