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

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What are the main differences between Teff and Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)?

  • Teff is richer in Manganese, yet Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is richer in Folate, Fiber, Iron, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Teff's daily need coverage for Manganese is 104% higher.
  • Teff has 2 times more Calcium than Cowpea (Black-eyed pea). Teff has 49mg of Calcium, while Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 24mg.

We used Teff, cooked and Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types in this comparison.

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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.
Teff
Teff
2
:
8
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Contains more Calcium +104.2%
Contains more Manganese +502.1%
Contains more Iron +22.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +30%
Contains more Potassium +159.8%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +16.2%
Contains more Copper +18.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 53
Teff
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 77% 36% 52% 10% 2% 31% 76% 374% 0%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 95% 38% 67% 25% 1% 36% 90% 62% 14%
Contains more Calcium +104.2%
Contains more Manganese +502.1%
Contains more Iron +22.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +30%
Contains more Potassium +159.8%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +16.2%
Contains more Copper +18.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 53

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.
Teff
Teff
1
:
10
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +1055.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.1
Teff
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 46% 8% 18% 0% 23% 14% 0% 0%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 2% 51% 13% 10% 25% 24% 156% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +1055.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
Teff
2
:
3
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Contains more Fats +22.6%
Contains more Protein +99.7%
Contains more Other +36.2%
Equal in Carbs - 20.76
Equal in Water - 70.04
Teff
4% 20% 75%
Protein: 3.87 g
Fats: 0.65 g
Carbs: 19.86 g
Water: 74.93 g
Other: 0.69 g
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
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 Fats +22.6%
Contains more Protein +99.7%
Contains more Other +36.2%
Equal in Carbs - 20.76
Equal in Water - 70.04

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Teff Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Teff Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Opinion
Net carbs 17.06g 14.26g Teff
Protein 3.87g 7.73g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Fats 0.65g 0.53g Teff
Carbs 19.86g 20.76g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calories 101kcal 116kcal Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Sugar 3.3g Teff
Fiber 2.8g 6.5g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium 49mg 24mg Teff
Iron 2.05mg 2.51mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Magnesium 50mg 53mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phosphorus 120mg 156mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Potassium 107mg 278mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Sodium 8mg 4mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Zinc 1.11mg 1.29mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Copper 0.226mg 0.268mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Manganese 2.86mg 0.475mg Teff
Selenium 2.5µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin A 2IU 15IU Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin E 0.28mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin C 0.4mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.202mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.055mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B3 0.909mg 0.495mg Teff
Vitamin B5 0.411mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B6 0.097mg 0.1mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Folate 18µg 208µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin K 1.7µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.095mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Threonine 0.149mg 0.294mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.314mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Leucine 0.311mg 0.592mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Lysine 0.109mg 0.523mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Methionine 0.125mg 0.11mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.203mg 0.451mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Valine 0.2mg 0.368mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Histidine 0.088mg 0.24mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Saturated Fat 0.138g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 0.044g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.225g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Teff Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
9%
Teff
24%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Teff
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.138g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
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)

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. Teff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168918/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.