Cowpeas vs Broadbeans (fava beans)
Nutrition comparison per 100 g serving
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Cowpeas wins in 16 out of 29 nutrient categories
Cowpeas: 16
vs
Broadbeans (fava beans): 9
(4 ties)
Overview
| Nutrient | Cowpeas | Broadbeans (fava beans) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 116 cal | 110 cal | |
| Protein | 7.7 g | 7.6 g | |
| Carbs | 20.8 g | 19.7 g | |
| Fat | 0.5 g | 0.4 g | |
| Fiber | 6.5 g | 5.4 g | |
| Sugar | 0 g | 0 g | Tie |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Cowpeas | Broadbeans (fava beans) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choline, total | 32.2 MG | 30.6 MG | |
| Folate, total | 208 UG | 104 UG | |
| Niacin | 0.5 MG | 0.7 MG | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.4 MG | 0.2 MG | |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 0.1 MG | |
| Thiamin | 0.2 MG | 0.1 MG | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1 UG | 1 UG | Tie |
| 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 | 0.3 MG | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0 UG | Tie |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.3 MG | 0.0 MG | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 1.7 UG | 2.9 UG |
Minerals
| Mineral | Cowpeas | Broadbeans (fava beans) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 24 MG | 36 MG | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.3 MG | 0.3 MG | |
| Iron, Fe | 2.5 MG | 1.5 MG | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 53 MG | 43 MG | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.5 MG | 0.4 MG | |
| Phosphorus, P | 156 MG | 125 MG | |
| Potassium, K | 278 MG | 268 MG | |
| Selenium, Se | 2.5 UG | 2.6 UG | |
| Sodium, Na | 4 MG | 241 MG | |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.3 MG | 1.0 MG |