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

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What are the differences between vermicelli and cowpea (Black-eyed pea)?

  • Vermicelli is higher in copper, selenium, zinc, and choline, yet cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is higher in folate, phosphorus, vitamin B1, magnesium, fiber, and iron.
  • Vermicelli's daily need coverage for copper is 183% more.
  • Vermicelli has 11 times more selenium than cowpea (Black-eyed pea). While vermicelli has 27µg of selenium, cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has only 2.5µg.
  • The glycemic index of vermicelli is lower.

We used Vermicelli, made from soy 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 17% 0.26% 68% 639% 116% 8.6% 0.52% 0% 147%
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 CalciumCalcium +129.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +614.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +228.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +980%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2550%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +9166.7%
Contains more IronIron +38.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +680%
~equal in Sodium ~4mg

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 0% 0.67% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9.5% 0% 97%
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 +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +123.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +449.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 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 CarbsCarbs +296.5%
Contains more OtherOther +493.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +7630%
Contains more FatsFats +430%
Contains more WaterWater +488.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 19% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.014 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.041 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +238.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +448.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vermicelli Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) DV% diff.
Copper 1.916mg 0.268mg 183%
Folate 0µg 208µg 52%
Selenium 27µg 2.5µg 45%
Zinc 4.24mg 1.29mg 27%
Choline 177mg 32.2mg 26%
Carbs 82.32g 20.76g 21%
Manganese 0.475mg 21%
Phosphorus 20mg 156mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.202mg 17%
Protein 0.1g 7.73g 15%
Magnesium 2mg 53mg 12%
Calories 331kcal 116kcal 11%
Fiber 3.9g 6.5g 10%
Iron 1.81mg 2.51mg 9%
Potassium 3mg 278mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.411mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.1mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.055mg 4%
Calcium 55mg 24mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.495mg 3%
Vitamin K 3.8µg 1.7µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.28mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 0.225g 1%
Saturated fat 0.014g 0.138g 1%
Fats 0.1g 0.53g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 78.42g 14.26g N/A
Sugar 17.44g 3.3g N/A
Sodium 4mg 4mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 1µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 0.044g 0%
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Vermicelli 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
9%
Vermicelli
23%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.124g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.14g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
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. Vermicelli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169884/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.