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

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A recap on differences between star anise and cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

  • Star anise has more iron, manganese, copper, calcium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, zinc, potassium, and fiber; however, cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is higher in folate.
  • Star anise covers your daily iron needs 431% more than cowpea (Black-eyed pea).
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 27 times less calcium than star anise. Star anise contains 646mg of calcium, while cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 24mg.
  • The glycemic index of star anise is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, anise seed 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 121% 194% 127% 1386% 303% 145% 189% 2.1% 300% 27%
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 +220.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2591.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +418.3%
Contains more IronIron +1372.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +239.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +310.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +182.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +384.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%

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 70% 5.3% 0% 0% 85% 67% 57% 48% 150% 0% 0% 7.5% 0%
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 +5150%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +427.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +518.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +93.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +550%
Contains more FolateFolate +1980%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 16% 50% 10% 7%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 15.9 g
Carbs: 50.02 g
Water: 9.54 g
Other: 6.94 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 +127.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +140.9%
Contains more OtherOther +638.3%
Contains more WaterWater +634.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 72% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.15 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 +22127.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1300%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) DV% diff.
Iron 36.96mg 2.51mg 431%
Manganese 2.3mg 0.475mg 79%
Copper 0.91mg 0.268mg 71%
Calcium 646mg 24mg 62%
Folate 10µg 208µg 50%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.1mg 42%
Phosphorus 440mg 156mg 41%
Zinc 5.3mg 1.29mg 36%
Potassium 1441mg 278mg 34%
Fiber 14.6g 6.5g 32%
Magnesium 170mg 53mg 28%
Fats 15.9g 0.53g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 0.044g 24%
Vitamin C 21mg 0.4mg 23%
Protein 17.6g 7.73g 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.225g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.055mg 18%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 0.495mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.202mg 12%
Calories 337kcal 116kcal 11%
Carbs 50.02g 20.76g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.411mg 8%
Choline 32.2mg 6%
Selenium 5µg 2.5µg 5%
Vitamin A 16µg 1µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.586g 0.138g 2%
Sodium 16mg 4mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Net carbs 35.42g 14.26g N/A
Sugar 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
Star anise 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
38%
Star anise
23%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.448g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Star anise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171316/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.