Spaghetti vs. Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Spaghetti and Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
- Spaghetti has more Selenium, however, Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more Folate, Iron, Fiber, Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, and Potassium.
- Daily need coverage for Folate from Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is 50% higher.
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 11 times less Selenium than Spaghetti. Spaghetti has 26.4µg of Selenium, while Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 2.5µg.
Food types used in this article are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt 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 less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +956% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +194.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +242.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +531.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +402% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +168% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +152.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +169% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +47.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +910% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +267% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +104.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2871.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +403.1% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.8 g
Fats:
0.93 g
Carbs:
30.86 g
Water:
62.13 g
Other:
0.28 g
Protein:
7.73 g
Fats:
0.53 g
Carbs:
20.76 g
Water:
70.04 g
Other:
0.94 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +75.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +48.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +235.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.326 g
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 | +197.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +44.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -21.6% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 158kcal | 116kcal |
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| Protein | 5.8g | 7.73g |
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| Fats | 0.93g | 0.53g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 29.06g | 14.26g |
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| Carbs | 30.86g | 20.76g |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 53mg |
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| Calcium | 7mg | 24mg |
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| Potassium | 44mg | 278mg |
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| Iron | 0.5mg | 2.51mg |
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| Sugar | 0.56g | 3.3g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 6.5g |
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| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.268mg |
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| Zinc | 0.51mg | 1.29mg |
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| Starch | 26.01g |
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| Phosphorus | 58mg | 156mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 15IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.28mg |
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| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.475mg |
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| Selenium | 26.4µg | 2.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.202mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.495mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg | 0.411mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.7µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 208µg |
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| Choline | 6.4mg | 32.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.176g | 0.138g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.131g | 0.044g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g | 0.225g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0.095mg |
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| Threonine | 0.206mg | 0.294mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 0.314mg |
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| Leucine | 0.44mg | 0.592mg |
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| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0.523mg |
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| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0.11mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0.451mg |
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| Valine | 0.262mg | 0.368mg |
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| Histidine | 0.132mg | 0.24mg |
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| Fructose | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g |
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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
3%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.038g)
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)