Nutrient Comparison: Lentils VS Common Cowpeas per 14 oz
Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 14 oz of Lentils versus 14 oz of Common Cowpeas to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.
Lets compare vitamin content per 14 ounces of Lentils vs Common Cowpeas:
- 14 ounces of Lentils have 1.3 times more Vitamin B3, 1.4 times more Vitamin B5, 1.5 times more Vitamin B6, 3 times more Vitamin C and 1.3 times more Vitamin E than Common Cowpeas.
- While 14 oz of Raw Common Cowpeas contain 1.3 times more Vitamin B9 than Raw Lentils.
- Both Lentils and Common Cowpeas provide similar amounts of Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2 and Vitamin K per 14 ounces.
- 14 ounces of Common Cowpeas have insufficient amounts of Vitamin C
- Both Raw Lentils as well as Raw Common Cowpeas have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in 14 ounces.
Comparing minerals per 14 ounces for Lentils vs Common Cowpeas:
- 14 oz of Raw Common Cowpeas contain 3.1 times more Calcium, 1.3 times more Iron, 3.9 times more Magnesium, 1.5 times more Phosphorus, 1.6 times more Potassium and 90 times more Selenium than Raw Lentils.
- Both Lentils and Common Cowpeas contain similar levels of Copper, Manganese and Zinc per 14 ounces.
- 14 ounces of Lentils lack sufficient amounts of Selenium
Comparison of macro-nutrients per 14 ounces:
- 14 ounces of Lentils have 1.2 times more Omega 6 than Common Cowpeas.
- While 14 oz of Raw Common Cowpeas contain 1.8 times more Omega 3 and 3.4 times more Sugars than Raw Lentils.
- Both Lentils and Common Cowpeas offer comparable quantities of Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber and Protein per 14 ounces.