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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.

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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Vermicelli vs Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) infographic
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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.
Vermicelli
Vermicelli
4
:
5
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Contains more Calcium +129.2%
Contains more Zinc +228.7%
Contains more Copper +614.9%
Contains more Selenium +980%
Contains more Iron +38.7%
Contains more Magnesium +2550%
Contains more Phosphorus +680%
Contains more Potassium +9166.7%
Equal in Sodium - 4
Vermicelli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 68% 2% 9% 1% 1% 116% 639% 0% 148%
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 +129.2%
Contains more Zinc +228.7%
Contains more Copper +614.9%
Contains more Selenium +980%
Contains more Iron +38.7%
Contains more Magnesium +2550%
Contains more Phosphorus +680%
Contains more Potassium +9166.7%
Equal in Sodium - 4

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.
Vermicelli
Vermicelli
3
:
7
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Contains more Vitamin A +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vermicelli
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 10%
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 A +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Vermicelli
Vermicelli
2
:
3
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Contains more Carbs +296.5%
Contains more Other +493.6%
Contains more Protein +7630%
Contains more Fats +430%
Contains more Water +488.6%
Vermicelli
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 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 Carbs +296.5%
Contains more Other +493.6%
Contains more Protein +7630%
Contains more Fats +430%
Contains more Water +488.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Vermicelli
Vermicelli
1
:
2
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +238.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +448.8%
Vermicelli
21% 19% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
34% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.138 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.225 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +238.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vermicelli Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Opinion
Net carbs 78.42g 14.26g Vermicelli
Protein 0.1g 7.73g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Fats 0.1g 0.53g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Carbs 82.32g 20.76g Vermicelli
Calories 331kcal 116kcal Vermicelli
Sugar 17.44g 3.3g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Fiber 3.9g 6.5g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium 55mg 24mg Vermicelli
Iron 1.81mg 2.51mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Magnesium 2mg 53mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phosphorus 20mg 156mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Potassium 3mg 278mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Sodium 4mg 4mg
Zinc 4.24mg 1.29mg Vermicelli
Copper 1.916mg 0.268mg Vermicelli
Manganese 0.475mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Selenium 27µg 2.5µg Vermicelli
Vitamin A 37IU 15IU Vermicelli
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 1µg Vermicelli
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.28mg Vermicelli
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.202mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.055mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.495mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B5 0.411mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.1mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Folate 0µg 208µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin K 3.8µg 1.7µg Vermicelli
Tryptophan 0.095mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Threonine 0.294mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Isoleucine 0.314mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Leucine 0.592mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Lysine 0.523mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Methionine 0.11mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phenylalanine 0.451mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Valine 0.368mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Histidine 0.24mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Saturated Fat 0.014g 0.138g Vermicelli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.044g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 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
Vermicelli 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
2%
Vermicelli
24%
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 is richer in vitamins?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 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.

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.