Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Young Cowpeas VS Almond paste

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Young Cowpeas	13%	3%	84%
Almond paste	8%	52%	40%

Macro Nutrients

	Young Cowpeas	Almond paste	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	4.4% 128kcal	22.4% 649kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.51% 0.5g	40.5% 39.3g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.4% 0.13g	11.6% 3.73g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	5.6% 0.089g	17.6% 0.28g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.73% 0.12g	46.5% 7.9g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	20.5% 26.7g	52% 67.8g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	5.87% 4.25g	71% 51.4g	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	18.7% 7.1g	18% 6.8g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	7.47% 4.2g	22.8% 12.8g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Young Cowpeas	Almond paste	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	6.46% 58μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	13% 0.16mg	9.7% 0.12mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	16% 0.21mg	45% 0.59mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	13% 2.06mg	12.6% 2mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	4.3% 0.21mg	3.2% 0.16mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	7.3% 0.095mg	3.93% 0.051mg	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	59.5% 238μg	26% 103μg	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	3.94% 3.54mg	0.16% 0.14mg	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	128% 19mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	0% 0μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Young Cowpeas	Almond paste	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	18% 179mg	24.4% 244mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	20.5% 0.18mg	71.5% 0.64mg	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	19.5% 1.56mg	28.3% 2.27mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	17.2% 72.3mg	44% 184mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	34.5% 0.79mg	52.8% 1.2mg	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	10.7% 75mg	52.2% 366mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	18% 611mg	13% 445mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	5.93% 3.26μg	11% 5.95μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.38% 5.67mg	0.85% 12.8mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	13% 1.43mg	19% 2.1mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	2.96% 109g	0.54% 20g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Young Cowpeas VS Almond paste per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Young Cowpeas versus 5 oz of Almond paste to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Young Cowpeas vs Almond paste:

• 5 ounces of Young Cowpeas have more Vitamin A, 1.3 times more Vitamin B1, 1.3 times more Vitamin B5, 1.9 times more Vitamin B6, 2.3 times more Vitamin B9 and 25 times more Vitamin C than Almond paste.
• While 5 oz of Almond paste contain 2.9 times more Vitamin B2 than Raw Young Cowpeas .
• Both Young Cowpeas and Almond paste provide similar amounts of Vitamin B3 per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Almond paste have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin C
• Both Raw Young Cowpeas as well as Almond paste have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Young Cowpeas vs Almond paste:

• 5 ounces of Young Cowpeas have 1.4 times more Potassium and 5.5 times more Water than Almond paste.
• While 5 oz of Almond paste contain 1.4 times more Calcium, 3.5 times more Copper, 1.5 times more Iron, 2.5 times more Magnesium, 1.5 times more Manganese, 4.9 times more Phosphorus, 1.8 times more Selenium and 1.5 times more Zinc than Raw Young Cowpeas .

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 oz of Almond paste contain 5.1 times more Energy, 79.3 times more Fat, 29.2 times more Saturated Fat, 3.2 times more Omega 3, 64.1 times more Omega 6, 2.5 times more Carbohydrate, 12.1 times more Sugars and 3.1 times more Protein than Raw Young Cowpeas .
• Both Young Cowpeas and Almond paste offer comparable quantities of Fiber per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Young Cowpeas provide inadequate amounts of Omega 6