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

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Significant differences between waffle and cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

  • Waffle has more selenium, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3; however, cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is richer in folate and copper.
  • Waffle covers your daily selenium needs 79% more than cowpea (Black-eyed pea).
  • Waffle has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of waffle is 76, while the glycemic index of cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is 52.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe 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.
Waffle
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 77% 14% 87% 21% 19% 81% 67% 35% 252%
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 +962.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1748%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +178.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +74.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +332.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +89.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +79.2%
~equal in Iron ~2.51mg

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.
Waffle
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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% 22% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 0%
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 +6400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +530.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +318.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +352.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.4mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
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8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 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 FatsFats +2560.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +58.5%
Contains more OtherOther +229.8%
Contains more WaterWater +66.8%
~equal in Protein ~7.73g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
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22% 27% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7902.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2915.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) DV% diff.
Selenium 46.2µg 2.5µg 79%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 0.225g 44%
Folate 46µg 208µg 41%
Fiber 6.5g 26%
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg 23%
Calcium 255mg 24mg 23%
Copper 0.062mg 0.268mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.055mg 22%
Sodium 511mg 4mg 22%
Fats 14.1g 0.53g 21%
Saturated fat 2.866g 0.138g 12%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg 10%
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 0.495mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.521g 0.044g 9%
Manganese 0.265mg 0.475mg 9%
Calories 291kcal 116kcal 9%
Magnesium 19mg 53mg 8%
Vitamin A 65µg 1µg 7%
Zinc 0.68mg 1.29mg 6%
Choline 32.2mg 6%
Phosphorus 190mg 156mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.202mg 5%
Potassium 159mg 278mg 4%
Carbs 32.9g 20.76g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.1mg 3%
Iron 2.31mg 2.51mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.411mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Protein 7.9g 7.73g 0%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 32.9g 14.26g N/A
Sugar 3.3g N/A
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.095mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0.294mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0.63mg 0.592mg 0%
Lysine 0.384mg 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.179mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.451mg 0%
Valine 0.409mg 0.368mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0.24mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Waffle 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
24%
Waffle
23%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 507mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.728g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.