Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

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

Compare

How are Soba and Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) different?

  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is higher than Soba in Folate, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Zinc, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Potassium.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) covers your daily need of Folate 50% more than Soba.

Noodles, japanese, soba, cooked and Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types were used in this article.

Infographic

Soba vs Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) infographic
Infographic link

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 +500%
Contains more Iron +422.9%
Contains more Magnesium +488.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +524%
Contains more Potassium +694.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Zinc +975%
Contains more Copper +3250%
Contains more Manganese +27%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 18% 7% 11% 4% 8% 4% 3% 49% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 95% 38% 67% 25% 1% 36% 90% 62% 14%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +422.9%
Contains more Magnesium +488.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +524%
Contains more Potassium +694.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Zinc +975%
Contains more Copper +3250%
Contains more Manganese +27%

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.
Soba
1
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Folate +2871.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.495
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 24% 6% 10% 15% 10% 6% 0% 0%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Folate +2871.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.495

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +52.8%
Contains more Fats +430%
Contains more Other +141%
Equal in Carbs - 20.76
Equal in Water - 70.04
5% 21% 73%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 73.01 g
Other: 0.39 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 Protein +52.8%
Contains more Fats +430%
Contains more Other +141%
Equal in Carbs - 20.76
Equal in Water - 70.04

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +625.8%
25% 34% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
34% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.138 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.225 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +625.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soba Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Opinion
Net carbs 21.44g 14.26g Soba
Protein 5.06g 7.73g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Fats 0.1g 0.53g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Carbs 21.44g 20.76g Soba
Calories 99kcal 116kcal Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Sugar 3.3g Soba
Fiber 6.5g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium 4mg 24mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Iron 0.48mg 2.51mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Magnesium 9mg 53mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phosphorus 25mg 156mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Potassium 35mg 278mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Sodium 60mg 4mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Zinc 0.12mg 1.29mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Copper 0.008mg 0.268mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Manganese 0.374mg 0.475mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Selenium 2.5µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin A 0IU 15IU Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin E 0.28mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.202mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.055mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B3 0.51mg 0.495mg Soba
Vitamin B5 0.235mg 0.411mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.1mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Folate 7µg 208µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin K 1.7µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0.095mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Threonine 0.177mg 0.294mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0.314mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Leucine 0.33mg 0.592mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Lysine 0.214mg 0.523mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Methionine 0.072mg 0.11mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phenylalanine 0.217mg 0.451mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Valine 0.249mg 0.368mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Histidine 0.119mg 0.24mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Saturated Fat 0.019g 0.138g Soba
Monounsaturated Fat 0.026g 0.044g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 0.225g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

People also compare

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
6%
Soba
24%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Soba
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soba
Soba is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soba
Soba is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.119g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soba
Soba is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Soba
Soba is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Soba - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168907/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.