Cowpeas (blackeyes) vs Amaranth leaves
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Cowpeas (blackeyes), immature seeds, frozen, unprepared is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Cowpeas (blackeyes) 139
Amaranth leaves 23
Protein (g)
Cowpeas (blackeyes) 8.98
Amaranth leaves 2.46
Carbs (g)
Cowpeas (blackeyes) 25.1
Amaranth leaves 4.02
Fat (g)
Cowpeas (blackeyes) 0.700
Amaranth leaves 0.330
Fiber (g)
Cowpeas (blackeyes) 5.00
Amaranth leaves —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Cowpeas (blackeyes), immature seeds, frozen, unprepared — 8.98g vs 2.46g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Amaranth leaves, raw — 23 vs 139 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Cowpeas (blackeyes), immature seeds, frozen, unprepared scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Cowpeas (blackeyes) | Amaranth leaves | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 139 kcal | 23 kcal | +504% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 64.2 g | 91.7 g | -30% |
| Protein | 8.98 g | 2.46 g | +265% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.700 g | 0.330 g | +112% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 25.1 g | 4.02 g | +525% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 5.00 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.185 g | 0.091 g | +103% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.063 g | 0.076 g | -17% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 4.00 mg | 43.3 mg | -91% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.245 mg | 0.027 mg | +807% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.071 mg | 0.158 mg | -55% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.811 mg | 0.658 mg | +23% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.237 mg | 0.064 mg | +270% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.106 mg | 0.192 mg | -45% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 187 ug | 85.0 ug | +120% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 4.00 ug | 146 ug | -97% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 26.0 mg | 215 mg | -88% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.35 mg | 2.32 mg | +1% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 55.0 mg | 55.0 mg | = |
| Phosphorus, P | 122 mg | 50.0 mg | +144% |
| Potassium, K | 441 mg | 611 mg | -28% |
| Sodium, Na | 6.00 mg | 20.0 mg | -70% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.58 mg | 0.900 mg | +76% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.205 mg | 0.162 mg | +27% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.881 mg | 0.885 mg | = |
| Selenium, Se | 3.60 ug | 0.900 ug | +300% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 582 kj | 97.0 kj | +500% |
| Ash | 1.05 g | 1.50 g | -30% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 187 ug | 85.0 ug | +120% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 187 ug | 85.0 ug | +120% |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 84.0 IU | 2917 IU | -97% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 1140 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.002 g | 0.001 g | +100% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.148 g | 0.073 g | +103% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.023 g | 0.012 g | +92% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.002 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.038 g | 0.076 g | -50% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.023 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.297 g | 0.147 g | +102% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.168 g | 0.145 g | +16% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.122 g | 0.002 g | +6000% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.103 g | 0.031 g | +232% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.335 g | 0.099 g | +238% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.481 g | 0.119 g | +304% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.640 g | 0.195 g | +228% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.590 g | 0.127 g | +365% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.128 g | 0.036 g | +256% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.134 g | 0.029 g | +362% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.493 g | 0.133 g | +271% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.368 g | 0.080 g | +360% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.520 g | 0.137 g | +280% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.629 g | 0.121 g | +420% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.290 g | 0.052 g | +458% |
| Alanine | — | 0.139 g | |
| Aspartic acid | — | 0.229 g | |
| Glutamic acid | — | 0.292 g | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.132 g | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | — | 0.121 g | |
| Serine | — | 0.111 g | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | — | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Thiamin (Vitamin B1) +807% in Cowpeas (blackeyes), immature seeds, frozen, unprepared Selenium, Se +300% in Cowpeas (blackeyes), immature seeds, frozen, unprepared Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) +270% in Cowpeas (blackeyes), immature seeds, frozen, unprepared Protein +265% in Cowpeas (blackeyes), immature seeds, frozen, unprepared
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