Wafer vs. Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between wafer and cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
- Wafer has more copper, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, manganese, and selenium; however, cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is richer in folate and fiber.
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) covers your daily folate needs 40% more than wafer.
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 145 times less sodium than wafer. Wafer has 580mg of sodium, while cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 4mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, chocolate wafers 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.
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +29.2% |
Contains more IronIron | +59.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +72.8% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +46.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +128% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32.4% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +18.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.2% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +157.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +383.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +477.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +41.2% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +96.1% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +342.6% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +125.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.6 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
72.7 g
Water:
4.5 g
Other:
2 g
Protein:
7.73 g
Fats:
0.53 g
Carbs:
20.76 g
Water:
70.04 g
Other:
0.94 g
Contains more FatsFats | +2579.2% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +250.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +112.8% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.1% |
Contains more WaterWater | +1456.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.241 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.153 g
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 | +10956.8% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1745.8% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Folate | 47µg | 208µg | 40% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.153g | 0.225g | 26% |
Sodium | 580mg | 4mg | 25% |
Copper | 0.463mg | 0.268mg | 22% |
Fats | 14.2g | 0.53g | 21% |
Iron | 4.01mg | 2.51mg | 19% |
Saturated fat | 4.241g | 0.138g | 19% |
Carbs | 72.7g | 20.76g | 17% |
Calories | 433kcal | 116kcal | 16% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.055mg | 16% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.858mg | 0.495mg | 15% |
Monounsaturated fat | 4.865g | 0.044g | 12% |
Fiber | 3.4g | 6.5g | 12% |
Manganese | 0.696mg | 0.475mg | 10% |
Selenium | 5.7µg | 2.5µg | 6% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 0µg | 4% |
Caffeine | 10mg | 0mg | 3% |
Phosphorus | 132mg | 156mg | 3% |
Choline | 14.3mg | 32.2mg | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0.72mg | 0.28mg | 3% |
Potassium | 210mg | 278mg | 2% |
Zinc | 1.09mg | 1.29mg | 2% |
Protein | 6.6g | 7.73g | 2% |
Cholesterol | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.381mg | 0.411mg | 1% |
Calcium | 31mg | 24mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 69.3g | 14.26g | N/A |
Magnesium | 53mg | 53mg | 0% |
Sugar | 37.43g | 3.3g | N/A |
Vitamin A | 3µg | 1µg | 0% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.203mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.22mg | 0.294mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.261mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.447mg | 0.592mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.281mg | 0.523mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.105mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.308mg | 0.451mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.323mg | 0.368mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.128mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
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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
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23%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%

43%

Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?

Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?

Wafer is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 576mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.103g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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