Chickpea flour (besan) vs Cowpeas
Nutrition comparison per 100 g serving
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Cowpeas wins in 18 out of 29 nutrient categories
Chickpea flour (besan): 8
vs
Cowpeas: 18
(3 ties)
Overview
| Nutrient | Chickpea flour (besan) | Cowpeas | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 387 cal | 336 cal | |
| Protein | 22.4 g | 23.5 g | |
| Carbs | 57.8 g | 60.0 g | |
| Fat | 6.7 g | 1.3 g | |
| Fiber | 10.8 g | 10.6 g | |
| Sugar | 0 g | 0 g | Tie |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Chickpea flour (besan) | Cowpeas | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choline, total | 0 MG | 94.7 MG | |
| Folate, total | 437 UG | 633 UG | |
| Niacin | 1.8 MG | 2.1 MG | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.6 MG | 1.5 MG | |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 0.2 MG | |
| Thiamin | 0.5 MG | 0.9 MG | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 2 UG | 3 UG | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0 UG | Tie |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.5 MG | 0.4 MG | |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | 1.5 MG | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0 UG | Tie |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.8 MG | 0.4 MG | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 9.1 UG | 5 UG |
Minerals
| Mineral | Chickpea flour (besan) | Cowpeas | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 45 MG | 110 MG | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.9 MG | 0.8 MG | |
| Iron, Fe | 4.9 MG | 8.3 MG | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 166 MG | 184 MG | |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.6 MG | 1.5 MG | |
| Phosphorus, P | 318 MG | 424 MG | |
| Potassium, K | 846 MG | 1,112 MG | |
| Selenium, Se | 8.3 UG | 9 UG | |
| Sodium, Na | 64 MG | 16 MG | |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.8 MG | 3.4 MG |