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

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Significant differences between steak and cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

  • Steak has more vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3; however, cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is richer in folate, fiber, and copper.
  • Steak covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 92% more than cowpea (Black-eyed pea).
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is 52, while the glycemic index of steak is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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.
Steak
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 25% 90% 28% 173% 70% 7.6% 0% 173%
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 ZincZinc +391.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1172%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +130.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +215.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.1%
~equal in Potassium ~278mg
~equal in Iron ~2.51mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~156mg

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.
Steak
6
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 0% 2.3% 0% 1.5% 19% 69% 97% 0% 115% 275% 4% 4.5% 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 AVitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +447.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +940.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +173%
Contains more FolateFolate +3366.7%
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.7µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
2
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 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 +221.5%
Contains more FatsFats +3488.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +26%
Contains more OtherOther +74.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
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46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.896 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 +20743.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +298.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 0µg 92%
Selenium 31.8µg 2.5µg 53%
Folate 6µg 208µg 51%
Zinc 6.34mg 1.29mg 46%
Saturated fat 8.443g 0.138g 38%
Protein 24.85g 7.73g 34%
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.1mg 31%
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 0.495mg 29%
Fats 19.02g 0.53g 28%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Fiber 0g 6.5g 26%
Monounsaturated fat 9.171g 0.044g 23%
Manganese 0.475mg 21%
Copper 0.085mg 0.268mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.055mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.202mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.411mg 8%
Calories 271kcal 116kcal 8%
Carbs 0g 20.76g 7%
Magnesium 23mg 53mg 7%
Choline 32.2mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 0.225g 4%
Sodium 58mg 4mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 2%
Vitamin A 7µg 1µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Phosphorus 163mg 156mg 1%
Iron 2.4mg 2.51mg 1%
Calcium 12mg 24mg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 14.26g N/A
Potassium 279mg 278mg 0%
Sugar 0g 3.3g N/A
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.7µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.095mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.294mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.157mg 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 2.142mg 0.592mg 0%
Lysine 2.38mg 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.672mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 0.451mg 0%
Valine 1.242mg 0.368mg 0%
Histidine 0.931mg 0.24mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Steak 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
45%
Steak
23%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.305g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.