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

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Differences between paprika and cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less vitamin A, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B2, vitamin K, vitamin B3, potassium, and copper than paprika.
  • Paprika's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 985% higher.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 104 times less vitamin E than paprika. Paprika contains 29.1mg of vitamin E, while cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 0.28mg.
  • Paprika has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of paprika is 0, while the glycemic index of cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is 52.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, paprika 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 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 34%
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 +235.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +854.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +720.1%
Contains more IronIron +742.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +166%
Contains more ZincZinc +235.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +101.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +234.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +152%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%

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.
Paprika
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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 3% 821% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
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 +125%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +246200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +10292.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1932.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +510.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2041%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4623.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +59.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +324.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 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 +82.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2332.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +160.1%
Contains more OtherOther +723.4%
Contains more WaterWater +523.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.766 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 +3752.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3351.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2463µg 1µg 274%
Iron 21.14mg 2.51mg 233%
Vitamin E 29.1mg 0.28mg 192%
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.1mg 157%
Fiber 34.9g 6.5g 114%
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.055mg 90%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 1.7µg 66%
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 0.495mg 60%
Potassium 2280mg 278mg 59%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 0.225g 50%
Copper 0.713mg 0.268mg 49%
Manganese 1.59mg 0.475mg 48%
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.411mg 42%
Folate 49µg 208µg 40%
Magnesium 178mg 53mg 30%
Zinc 4.33mg 1.29mg 28%
Phosphorus 314mg 156mg 23%
Calcium 229mg 24mg 21%
Fats 12.89g 0.53g 19%
Protein 14.14g 7.73g 13%
Carbs 53.99g 20.76g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.202mg 11%
Saturated fat 2.14g 0.138g 9%
Fructose 6.71g 8%
Calories 282kcal 116kcal 8%
Selenium 6.3µg 2.5µg 7%
Choline 51.5mg 32.2mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.695g 0.044g 4%
Sodium 68mg 4mg 3%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.4mg 1%
Net carbs 19.09g 14.26g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 3.3g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.095mg 0%
Threonine 0.49mg 0.294mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0.92mg 0.592mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.2mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0.451mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 0.368mg 0%
Histidine 0.25mg 0.24mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Paprika 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
221%
Paprika
23%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.002g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.