Rice vs. Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are rice and cowpea (Black-eyed pea) different?
- Rice is richer in selenium and vitamin B3, while cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is higher in folate, fiber, copper, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, and potassium.
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) covers your daily need for folate, 38% more than rice.
- Rice contains 3 times more selenium than cowpea (Black-eyed pea). Rice contains 7.5µg of selenium, while cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 2.5µg.
Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked and Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types were 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 less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +341.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +140% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +694.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +109.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +288.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +163.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +262.8% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +198.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +23.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +323.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +258.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1433.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.69 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
28.17 g
Water:
68.44 g
Other:
0.42 g
Protein:
7.73 g
Fats:
0.53 g
Carbs:
20.76 g
Water:
70.04 g
Other:
0.94 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +35.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +187.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +89.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +123.8% |
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Water
~70.04g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.077 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.076 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.138 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.225 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +196.1% |
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 | 58µg | 208µg | 38% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 6.5g | 24% |
| Copper | 0.069mg | 0.268mg | 22% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 2.51mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 43mg | 156mg | 16% |
| Protein | 2.69g | 7.73g | 10% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 53mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 7.5µg | 2.5µg | 9% |
| Potassium | 35mg | 278mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 1.29mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.476mg | 0.495mg | 6% |
| Choline | 2.1mg | 32.2mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.013mg | 0.055mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.163mg | 0.202mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 28.17g | 20.76g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.28mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.093mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 0.225g | 1% |
| Calories | 130kcal | 116kcal | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 0.53g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 27.77g | 14.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.05g | 3.3g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.472mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.39mg | 0.411mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.077g | 0.138g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.044g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.096mg | 0.294mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.116mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.222mg | 0.592mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0.523mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.063mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.144mg | 0.451mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.164mg | 0.368mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.063mg | 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
12%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.061g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)