Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Catjang Cowpeas VS Common Cowpeas

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Catjang Cowpeas	27%	5%	68%
Common Cowpeas	27%	3%	70%

Macro Nutrients

	Catjang Cowpeas	Common Cowpeas	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	53.6% 1556kcal	52.6% 1524kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	9.68% 9.4g	5.9% 5.7g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	7.7% 2.46g	4.7% 1.5g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	92% 1.48g	56.4% 0.9g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	15% 2.55g	9.15% 1.56g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	208% 271g	209% 272g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	43% 31.3g	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	128% 48.5g	127% 48g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	193% 108g	191% 107g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Catjang Cowpeas	Common Cowpeas	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	1% 9.07μg	1.5% 13.6μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	257% 3.1mg	322% 3.87mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	59.3% 0.77mg	79% 1.03mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	79.2% 12.7mg	59% 9.4mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	137% 6.85mg	136% 6.8mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	126% 1.64mg	125% 1.6mg	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	725% 2898μg	718% 2871μg	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	7.56% 6.8mg	7.56% 6.8mg	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	11.8% 1.77mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	19% 22.7μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Catjang Cowpeas	Common Cowpeas	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	38.6% 386mg	50% 499mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	534% 4.8mg	426% 3.83mg	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	564% 45mg	469% 37.5mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	360% 1510mg	199% 835mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	304% 7mg	301% 6.93mg	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	284% 1987mg	275% 1923mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	183% 6237mg	148% 5044mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	75% 41.3μg	74.2% 41μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	17.5% 263mg	4.84% 72.6mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	252% 27.7mg	139% 15.3mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	1.35% 50g	1.46% 54.2g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Catjang Cowpeas VS Common Cowpeas per 1 lb

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 lb of Catjang Cowpeas versus 1 lb of Common Cowpeas to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Catjang Cowpeas vs Common Cowpeas:

• 1 pound of Catjang Cowpeas has 1.3 times more Vitamin B3 than Common Cowpeas.
• While 1 lb of Raw Common Cowpeas contains 1.3 times more Vitamin B1 and 1.3 times more Vitamin B2 than Raw Catjang Cowpeas.
• Both Catjang Cowpeas and Common Cowpeas provide similar amounts of Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B9 per one pound.
• Both Raw Catjang Cowpeas as well as Raw Common Cowpeas have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C and Vitamin D in one pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Catjang Cowpeas vs Common Cowpeas:

• 1 pound of Catjang Cowpeas has 1.3 times more Copper, 1.2 times more Iron, 1.8 times more Magnesium, 1.2 times more Potassium, 3.6 times more Sodium and 1.8 times more Zinc than Common Cowpeas.
• While 1 lb of Raw Common Cowpeas contains 1.3 times more Calcium than Raw Catjang Cowpeas.
• Both Catjang Cowpeas and Common Cowpeas contain similar levels of Manganese, Phosphorus and Selenium per one pound.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 pound of Catjang Cowpeas has 1.6 times more Fat, 1.6 times more Omega 3 and 1.6 times more Omega 6 than Common Cowpeas.
• Both Catjang Cowpeas and Common Cowpeas offer comparable quantities of Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber and Protein per one pound.