Comparing Nutrients in 7 ounces Boiled Catjang Cowpeas VS Chickpeas

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Boiled Catjang Cowpeas	27%	5%	68%
Chickpeas	21%	14%	65%

Macro Nutrients

	Boiled Catjang Cowpeas	Chickpeas	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	8% 232kcal	26% 750kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	1.45% 1.4g	12.4% 12g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	1.15% 0.37g	3.74% 1.2g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	13.8% 0.22g	12.7% 0.2g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	2.24% 0.38g	30.7% 5.2g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	31% 40.3g	96% 125g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	29.3% 21.2g	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	19% 7.14g	63.7% 24.2g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	29% 16g	72.5% 40.6g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Boiled Catjang Cowpeas	Chickpeas	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0.22% 2μg	0.66% 5.95μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	26.8% 0.32mg	79% 0.95mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	7.02% 0.091mg	32.4% 0.42mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	8.86% 1.4mg	19% 3.06mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	15.3% 0.77mg	63% 3.16mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	14% 0.18mg	81.7% 1.06mg	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	70.4% 282μg	276% 1105μg	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	0.88% 0.79mg	8.8% 7.94mg	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% 1.63mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	15% 18μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Boiled Catjang Cowpeas	Chickpeas	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	5.16% 51.6mg	11.3% 113mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	59.8% 0.54mg	145% 1.3mg	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	75.7% 6.05mg	107% 8.55mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	45.4% 191mg	37.3% 157mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	41% 0.94mg	184% 4.23mg	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	40.3% 282mg	71.4% 500mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	22% 744mg	42% 1425mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	9.02% 4.96μg	0% 0μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	2.5% 37.7mg	3.18% 47.6mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	33.7% 3.7mg	49.8% 5.48mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.74% 138g	0.41% 15.2g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Boiled Catjang Cowpeas VS Chickpeas per 7 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 7 oz of Boiled Catjang Cowpeas versus 7 oz of Chickpeas to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 7 ounces of Boiled Catjang Cowpeas vs Chickpeas :

• 7 oz of Raw Chickpeas contain 2.9 times more Vitamin B1, 4.6 times more Vitamin B2, 2.2 times more Vitamin B3, 4.1 times more Vitamin B5, 5.8 times more Vitamin B6, 3.9 times more Vitamin B9 and 10 times more Vitamin C than Boiled Catjang Cowpeas.
• 7 ounces of Boiled Catjang Cowpeas have insufficient amounts of Vitamin C
• Both Boiled Catjang Cowpeas as well as Raw Chickpeas have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in seven ounces.

Comparing minerals per 7 ounces for Boiled Catjang Cowpeas vs Chickpeas :

• 7 ounces of Boiled Catjang Cowpeas have 1.2 times more Magnesium and more Selenium than Chickpeas .
• While 7 oz of Raw Chickpeas contain 2.2 times more Calcium, 2.4 times more Copper, 1.4 times more Iron, 4.5 times more Manganese, 1.8 times more Phosphorus, 1.9 times more Potassium and 1.5 times more Zinc than Boiled Catjang Cowpeas.
• 7 ounces of Chickpeas lack sufficient amounts of Selenium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 7 ounces:

• 7 oz of Raw Chickpeas contain 3.2 times more Energy, 8.5 times more Fat, 13.7 times more Omega 6, 3.1 times more Carbohydrate, 3.4 times more Fiber and 2.5 times more Protein than Boiled Catjang Cowpeas.
• Both Boiled Catjang Cowpeas and Chickpeas offer comparable quantities of Omega 3 per seven ounces.
• 7 ounces of Boiled Catjang Cowpeas provide inadequate amounts of Omega 6