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Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and cheese sandwich?

  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is richer in folate and fiber, yet cheese sandwich is richer in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, manganese, calcium, and vitamin B3.
  • Cheese sandwich's daily need coverage for selenium is 40% higher.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 3 times more folate than cheese sandwich. Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 208µg of folate, while cheese sandwich has 64µg.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less saturated fat.

We used Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 38% 7.2% 25% 94% 89% 35% 67% 0.52% 62% 14%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 61% 27% 98% 53% 24% 164% 109% 141% 133%
Contains more CopperCopper +67.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +48.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +750%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +144.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +128%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +872%
~equal in Magnesium ~54mg
~equal in Iron ~2.62mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 0.33% 5.6% 0% 51% 13% 9.3% 25% 23% 0% 4.3% 156% 18%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5% 7% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +225%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +275%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +77.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +676.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +543.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +161%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 21% 70%
Protein: 7.73 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 20.76 g
Water: 70.04 g
Other: 0.94 g
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +2088.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.8%
Contains more FatsFats +4617%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +180.3%
Contains more OtherOther +304.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 11% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.138 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.225 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.166 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +23425%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3973.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Cheese sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Cheese sandwich DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.225g 9.166g 60%
Selenium 2.5µg 24.3µg 40%
Fats 0.53g 25g 38%
Folate 208µg 64µg 36%
Sodium 4mg 839mg 36%
Phosphorus 156mg 382mg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.427mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 0.044g 10.351g 26%
Manganese 0.475mg 1.083mg 26%
Calories 116kcal 497kcal 19%
Saturated fat 0.138g 4.129g 18%
Calcium 24mg 204mg 18%
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 3.185mg 17%
Fiber 6.5g 3.1g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.202mg 0.358mg 13%
Carbs 20.76g 58.2g 12%
Copper 0.268mg 0.16mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.261mg 12%
Choline 32.2mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg 5%
Zinc 1.29mg 0.87mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.411mg 0.622mg 4%
Protein 7.73g 9.8g 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg 2%
Vitamin A 1µg 21µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 2%
Potassium 278mg 306mg 1%
Iron 2.51mg 2.62mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1.5mg 1%
Net carbs 14.26g 55.1g N/A
Magnesium 53mg 54mg 0%
Sugar 3.3g N/A
Tryptophan 0.095mg 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.294mg 0.298mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.383mg 0%
Leucine 0.592mg 0.698mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0.344mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0.167mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.451mg 0.472mg 0%
Valine 0.368mg 0.438mg 0%
Histidine 0.24mg 0.219mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Cheese sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
32%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 835mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.991g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173759/nutrients
  2. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.