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

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

  • Tempeh is higher in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Calcium, yet Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is higher in Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)'s daily need coverage for Folate is 46% more.
  • Tempeh has 18 times more Saturated Fat than Cowpea (Black-eyed pea). While Tempeh has 2.539g of Saturated Fat, Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has only 0.138g.

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

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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.
Tempeh
Tempeh
7
:
3
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Contains more Calcium +362.5%
Contains more Magnesium +52.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.5%
Contains more Potassium +48.2%
Contains more Copper +109%
Contains more Manganese +173.7%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Zinc +13.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Iron - 2.51
Tempeh
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 58% 114% 37% 2% 32% 187% 170% 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 +362.5%
Contains more Magnesium +52.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.5%
Contains more Potassium +48.2%
Contains more Copper +109%
Contains more Manganese +173.7%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Zinc +13.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Iron - 2.51

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.
Tempeh
Tempeh
4
:
7
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Contains more Vitamin B2 +550.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +159%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.8%
Contains more Folate +766.7%
Tempeh
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 20% 83% 50% 17% 50% 18% 10% 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 B2 +550.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +159%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.8%
Contains more Folate +766.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
Tempeh
3
:
2
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Contains more Protein +162.5%
Contains more Fats +1937.7%
Contains more Other +72.3%
Contains more Carbs +171.7%
Contains more Water +17.4%
Tempeh
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 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 Protein +162.5%
Contains more Fats +1937.7%
Contains more Other +72.3%
Contains more Carbs +171.7%
Contains more Water +17.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
Tempeh
2
:
1
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7184.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1811.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.6%
Tempeh
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
34% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.138 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.225 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7184.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1811.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 14.26g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Protein 20.29g 7.73g Tempeh
Fats 10.8g 0.53g Tempeh
Carbs 7.64g 20.76g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calories 192kcal 116kcal Tempeh
Sugar 3.3g Tempeh
Fiber 6.5g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium 111mg 24mg Tempeh
Iron 2.7mg 2.51mg Tempeh
Magnesium 81mg 53mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 266mg 156mg Tempeh
Potassium 412mg 278mg Tempeh
Sodium 9mg 4mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Zinc 1.14mg 1.29mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Copper 0.56mg 0.268mg Tempeh
Manganese 1.3mg 0.475mg Tempeh
Selenium 0µg 2.5µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin A 0IU 15IU Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin E 0.28mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.202mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.055mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 0.495mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.411mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.1mg Tempeh
Folate 24µg 208µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Tempeh
Vitamin K 1.7µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.095mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.796mg 0.294mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.314mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.43mg 0.592mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.908mg 0.523mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.175mg 0.11mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.451mg Tempeh
Valine 0.92mg 0.368mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.466mg 0.24mg Tempeh
Saturated Fat 2.539g 0.138g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 0.044g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.225g Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh 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
20%
Tempeh
24%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.401g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Tempeh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174272/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.