Cowpeas vs Pigeon peas (red gram)
Nutrition comparison per 100 g serving
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Cowpeas wins in 15 out of 26 nutrient categories
Cowpeas: 15
vs
Pigeon peas (red gram): 8
(3 ties)
Overview
| Nutrient | Cowpeas | Pigeon peas (red gram) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 117 cal | 121 cal | |
| Protein | 8.1 g | 6.8 g | |
| Carbs | 20.3 g | 23.3 g | |
| Fat | 0.7 g | 0.4 g | |
| Fiber | 3.6 g | 6.7 g | |
| Sugar | 0 g | 0 g | Tie |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Cowpeas | Pigeon peas (red gram) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folate, total | 142 UG | 111 UG | |
| Niacin | 0.7 MG | 0.8 MG | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.4 MG | 0.3 MG | |
| Riboflavin | 0.0 MG | 0.1 MG | |
| Thiamin | 0.2 MG | 0.1 MG | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1 UG | 0 UG | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0 UG | Tie |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.1 MG | 0.1 MG | |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.4 MG | 0 MG | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0 UG | Tie |
Minerals
| Mineral | Cowpeas | Pigeon peas (red gram) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 26 MG | 43 MG | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.3 MG | 0.3 MG | |
| Iron, Fe | 3.1 MG | 1.1 MG | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 96 MG | 46 MG | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.5 MG | 0.5 MG | |
| Phosphorus, P | 142 MG | 119 MG | |
| Potassium, K | 375 MG | 384 MG | |
| Selenium, Se | 2.5 UG | 2.9 UG | |
| Sodium, Na | 255 MG | 5 MG | |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.9 MG | 0.9 MG |