Comparing Nutrients in 14 ounces Valencia Oranges VS Catjang Cowpeas

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Valencia Oranges	8%	5%	87%
Catjang Cowpeas	27%	5%	68%

Macro Nutrients

	Valencia Oranges	Catjang Cowpeas	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	6.7% 194kcal	47% 1361kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	1.23% 1.2g	8.47% 8.2g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.43% 0.14g	6.72% 2.15g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	3.97% 0.064g	81% 1.3g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	1.03% 0.17g	13% 2.23g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	36.3% 47g	182% 237g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	26% 9.92g	112% 42.5g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	7.37% 4.13g	169% 95g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Valencia Oranges	Catjang Cowpeas	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	5.3% 47.6μg	0.88% 7.94μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	28.8% 0.35mg	225% 2.7mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	12.2% 0.16mg	52% 0.67mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	6.8% 1.1mg	69.3% 11mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	20% 0.99mg	120% 6mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	19.2% 0.25mg	110% 1.43mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	38.7% 155μg	634% 2536μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	214% 192mg	6.6% 5.95mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	NA	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Valencia Oranges	Catjang Cowpeas	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	16% 159mg	33.7% 337mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	16.3% 0.15mg	467% 4.2mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	4.47% 0.36mg	494% 39.5mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	9.45% 39.7mg	315% 1322mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	3.97% 0.091mg	266% 6.13mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	9.64% 67.5mg	248% 1738mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	21% 710mg	161% 5457mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	NA	65.7% 36μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0% 0mg	15.3% 230mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	2.16% 0.24mg	220% 24.3mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	9.26% 343g	1.2% 44g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Lets compare vitamin content per 14 ounces of Valencia Oranges vs Catjang Cowpeas:

• Raw Valencia Oranges have 6 times more Vitamin A and 32.3 times more Vitamin C than Raw Catjang Cowpeas.
• While Raw Catjang Cowpeas contain 7.8 times more Vitamin B1, 4.3 times more Vitamin B2, 10.2 times more Vitamin B3, 6 times more Vitamin B5, 5.7 times more Vitamin B6 and 16.4 times more Vitamin B9 than Raw Valencia Oranges.
• Both Raw Valencia Oranges as well as Raw Catjang Cowpeas have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in 14 oz.

Comparing minerals per 14 ounces for Valencia Oranges vs Catjang Cowpeas:

• Raw Valencia Oranges have 7.8 times more Water than Raw Catjang Cowpeas.
• While Raw Catjang Cowpeas contain 2.1 times more Calcium, 28.6 times more Copper, 110.6 times more Iron, 33.3 times more Magnesium, 67.1 times more Manganese, 25.8 times more Phosphorus, 7.7 times more Potassium, more Sodium and 101.8 times more Zinc than Raw Valencia Oranges.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 14 ounces:

• Raw Catjang Cowpeas contain 7 times more Energy, 6.9 times more Fat, 15.5 times more Saturated Fat, 20.4 times more Omega 3, 12.8 times more Omega 6, 5 times more Carbohydrate, 4.3 times more Fiber and 22.9 times more Protein than Raw Valencia Oranges.
• Both Raw Valencia Oranges as well as Raw Catjang Cowpeas have insufficient amounts of Cholesterol, Glucose and Sucrose in 14 oz.