Nutrient Comparison: Common Cowpeas VS Lentils per 100 g
Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 100 g of Common Cowpeas versus 100 g of Lentils to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.
Lets compare vitamin content per 100 grams of Common Cowpeas vs Lentils:
- 100 grams of Common Cowpeas have 1.3 times more Vitamin B9 than Lentils.
- While 100 g of Raw Lentils contain 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 Raw Common Cowpeas.
- Both Common Cowpeas and Lentils provide similar amounts of Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2 and Vitamin K per 100 grams.
- 100 grams of Common Cowpeas have insufficient amounts of Vitamin C
- Both Raw Common Cowpeas as well as Raw Lentils have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in 100 grams.
Comparing minerals per 100 grams for Common Cowpeas vs Lentils:
- 100 grams of Common Cowpeas have 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 Lentils.
- Both Common Cowpeas and Lentils contain similar levels of Copper, Manganese and Zinc per 100 grams.
- 100 grams of Lentils lack sufficient amounts of Selenium
Comparison of macro-nutrients per 100 grams:
- 100 grams of Common Cowpeas have 1.8 times more Omega 3 and 3.4 times more Sugars than Lentils.
- Both Common Cowpeas and Lentils offer comparable quantities of Energy, Omega 6, Carbohydrate, Fiber and Protein per 100 grams.