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Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) vs. Custard apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and Custard apple different?

  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is higher in Iron, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5, however, Custard apple is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is 23% higher.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 7 times more Phosphorus than Custard apple. While Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 156mg of Phosphorus, Custard apple contains only 21mg.

Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Custard-apple, (bullock's-heart), raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Contains more Iron +253.5%
Contains more Magnesium +194.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +642.9%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Potassium +37.4%
Equal in Sodium - 4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 95% 38% 67% 25% 1% 36% 90% 62% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 27% 13% 9% 34% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +253.5%
Contains more Magnesium +194.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +642.9%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Potassium +37.4%
Equal in Sodium - 4

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +152.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +204.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +120%
Contains more Vitamin C +4700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.5
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 2% 51% 13% 10% 25% 24% 156% 0% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 64% 20% 24% 10% 9% 51% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +152.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +204.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +120%
Contains more Vitamin C +4700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +354.7%
Contains more Fats +13.2%
Contains more Carbs +21.4%
Equal in Water - 71.5
Equal in Other - 1
8% 21% 70%
Protein: 7.73 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 20.76 g
Water: 70.04 g
Other: 0.94 g
2% 25% 72%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 25.2 g
Water: 71.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Protein +354.7%
Contains more Fats +13.2%
Contains more Carbs +21.4%
Equal in Water - 71.5
Equal in Other - 1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.3%
34% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.138 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.225 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.3%

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) Custard apple
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Custard apple Opinion
Net carbs 14.26g 22.8g Custard apple
Protein 7.73g 1.7g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Fats 0.53g 0.6g Custard apple
Carbs 20.76g 25.2g Custard apple
Calories 116kcal 101kcal Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Sugar 3.3g Custard apple
Fiber 6.5g 2.4g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium 24mg 30mg Custard apple
Iron 2.51mg 0.71mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Magnesium 53mg 18mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phosphorus 156mg 21mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Potassium 278mg 382mg Custard apple
Sodium 4mg 4mg
Zinc 1.29mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Copper 0.268mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Manganese 0.475mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Selenium 2.5µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin A 15IU 33IU Custard apple
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 2µg Custard apple
Vitamin E 0.28mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin C 0.4mg 19.2mg Custard apple
Vitamin B1 0.202mg 0.08mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.1mg Custard apple
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 0.5mg Custard apple
Vitamin B5 0.411mg 0.135mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.221mg Custard apple
Folate 208µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin K 1.7µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Tryptophan 0.095mg 0.007mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Threonine 0.294mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Isoleucine 0.314mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Leucine 0.592mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Lysine 0.523mg 0.037mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Methionine 0.11mg 0.004mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phenylalanine 0.451mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Valine 0.368mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Histidine 0.24mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Saturated Fat 0.138g 0.231g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.044g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.225g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Custard apple
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
24%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
15%
Custard apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
9%
Custard apple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard apple
Custard apple is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.093g)
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 richer in minerals?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Custard apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171725/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.