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

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The main differences between cayenne pepper and cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, fiber, vitamin B2, manganese, iron, vitamin K, and vitamin B3 than cayenne pepper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for cayenne pepper is 832% higher.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 191 times less vitamin C than cayenne pepper. Cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of vitamin C, while cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 0.4mg.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has a higher glycemic index than cayenne pepper.

Food types used in this article are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne 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 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
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 +186.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +516.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +624.5%
Contains more IronIron +210.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +39.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +92.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +87.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +321.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +252%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.7%

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 255% 694% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 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 +19000%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +208000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +10553.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +62.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1570.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1657.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2350%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4623.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +59.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +96.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 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 +55.4%
Contains more FatsFats +3158.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +172.8%
Contains more OtherOther +542.6%
Contains more WaterWater +770.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 19% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.37 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 +6150%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3620%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2081µg 1µg 231%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.28mg 197%
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.1mg 181%
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0.4mg 84%
Fiber 27.2g 6.5g 83%
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.055mg 66%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 1.7µg 66%
Manganese 2mg 0.475mg 66%
Iron 7.8mg 2.51mg 66%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.225g 54%
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0.495mg 51%
Potassium 2014mg 278mg 51%
Folate 106µg 208µg 26%
Fats 17.27g 0.53g 26%
Magnesium 152mg 53mg 24%
Phosphorus 293mg 156mg 20%
Saturated fat 3.26g 0.138g 14%
Copper 0.373mg 0.268mg 12%
Calcium 148mg 24mg 12%
Carbs 56.63g 20.76g 12%
Zinc 2.48mg 1.29mg 11%
Selenium 8.8µg 2.5µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.202mg 11%
Calories 318kcal 116kcal 10%
Protein 12.01g 7.73g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.411mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 0.044g 7%
Choline 51.5mg 32.2mg 4%
Sodium 30mg 4mg 1%
Net carbs 29.43g 14.26g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 3.3g N/A
Tryptophan 0.095mg 0%
Threonine 0.294mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0.592mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.451mg 0%
Valine 0.368mg 0%
Histidine 0.24mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper 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%
Cayenne pepper
23%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Comparison summary

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 - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.122g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.