Cowpeas vs Cocoa
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Cowpeas 336
Cocoa 228
Protein (g)
Cowpeas 23.5
Cocoa 19.6
Carbs (g)
Cowpeas 60.0
Cocoa 57.9
Fat (g)
Cowpeas 1.26
Cocoa 13.7
Fiber (g)
Cowpeas 10.6
Cocoa 37.0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, raw — 23.5g vs 19.6g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened — 228 vs 336 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened 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 | Cocoa | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 336 kcal | 228 kcal | +47% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 11.9 g | 3.00 g | +298% |
| Protein | 23.5 g | 19.6 g | +20% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.26 g | 13.7 g | -91% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 60.0 g | 57.9 g | +4% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 10.6 g | 37.0 g | -71% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.331 g | 8.07 g | -96% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.106 g | 4.57 g | -98% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 1.50 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.853 mg | 0.078 mg | +994% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.226 mg | 0.241 mg | -6% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 2.08 mg | 2.18 mg | -5% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 1.50 mg | 0.254 mg | +489% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.357 mg | 0.118 mg | +203% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 633 ug | 32.0 ug | +1878% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 94.7 mg | 12.0 mg | +689% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 3.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | 30.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.390 mg | 0.100 mg | +290% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 110 mg | 128 mg | -14% |
| Iron, Fe | 8.27 mg | 13.9 mg | -40% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 184 mg | 499 mg | -63% |
| Phosphorus, P | 424 mg | 734 mg | -42% |
| Potassium, K | 1112 mg | 1524 mg | -27% |
| Sodium, Na | 16.0 mg | 21.0 mg | -24% |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.37 mg | 6.81 mg | -51% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.845 mg | 3.79 mg | -78% |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.53 mg | 3.84 mg | -60% |
| Selenium, Se | 9.00 ug | 14.3 ug | -37% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1406 kj | 952 kj | +48% |
| Ash | 3.24 g | 5.80 g | -44% |
| Total Sugars | 6.90 g | 1.75 g | +294% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 633 ug | 32.0 ug | +1878% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 633 ug | 32.0 ug | +1878% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 50.0 IU | 0 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 38.0 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 5.00 ug | 2.50 ug | +100% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.001 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.003 g | 0.020 g | -85% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.254 g | 3.69 g | -93% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.053 g | 4.25 g | -99% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.004 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.088 g | 4.57 g | -98% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.001 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.012 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.542 g | 0.440 g | +23% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.343 g | 0.440 g | -22% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.199 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.290 g | 0.293 g | -1% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.895 g | 0.776 g | +15% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.956 g | 0.760 g | +26% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.80 g | 1.19 g | +52% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.59 g | 0.983 g | +62% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.335 g | 0.202 g | +66% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.260 g | 0.239 g | +9% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.37 g | 0.941 g | +46% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.760 g | 0.735 g | +3% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.12 g | 1.18 g | -5% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.63 g | 1.11 g | +47% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.730 g | 0.339 g | +115% |
| Alanine | 1.07 g | 0.904 g | +19% |
| Aspartic acid | 2.84 g | 1.95 g | +45% |
| Glutamic acid | 4.45 g | 2.95 g | +51% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.971 g | 0.879 g | +10% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.06 g | 0.838 g | +26% |
| Serine | 1.18 g | 0.846 g | +39% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 230 mg | -100% |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 2057 mg | -100% |
| Daidzein | 0.013 mg | — | |
| Genistein | 0.017 mg | — | |
| Proanthocyanidin dimers | 18.9 mg | 277 mg | -93% |
| Proanthocyanidin trimers | 21.6 mg | 196 mg | -89% |
| Proanthocyanidin 4-6mers | 47.9 mg | 419 mg | -89% |
| Proanthocyanidin 7-10mers | 9.81 mg | 925 mg | -99% |
| Proanthocyanidin polymers (>10mers) | 32.7 mg | 2435 mg | -99% |
| Quercetin | — | 10.0 mg | |
| Flavonoids | |||
| (-)-Epicatechin | — | 196 mg | |
| (+)-Catechin | — | 64.8 mg | |
| Isoflavones | |||
| Total isoflavones | 0.030 mg | — | |
* 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
Biotin (Vitamin B7) +1878% in Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, raw Thiamin (Vitamin B1) +994% in Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, raw Choline, total +689% in Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, raw Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) +489% in Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, raw
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