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Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and Dulce de Leche different?

  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is richer in Folate, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Manganese, and Vitamin B1, while Dulce de Leche is higher in Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) covers your daily need of Folate 49% more than Dulce de Leche.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated Fat.

Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Dulce de Leche types were 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.
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
6
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4
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
Contains more Iron +1376.5%
Contains more Magnesium +140.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Zinc +63.3%
Contains more Copper +6600%
Contains more Manganese +23650%
Contains more Calcium +945.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.7%
Contains more Potassium +25.9%
Equal in Selenium - 2.7
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 95% 38% 67% 25% 1% 36% 90% 62% 14%
Dulce de Leche
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 76% 7% 16% 83% 31% 17% 22% 2% 1% 15%
Contains more Iron +1376.5%
Contains more Magnesium +140.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Zinc +63.3%
Contains more Copper +6600%
Contains more Manganese +23650%
Contains more Calcium +945.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.7%
Contains more Potassium +25.9%
Equal in Selenium - 2.7

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.
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
6
:
6
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
Contains more Vitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +525%
Contains more Folate +1790.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +1680%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +636.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +103.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
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%
Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 4% 6% 9% 4% 94% 4% 51% 4% 9% 39% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +525%
Contains more Folate +1790.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +1680%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +636.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +103.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
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3
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
Contains more Protein +13%
Contains more Water +144%
Contains more Fats +1286.8%
Contains more Carbs +166.6%
Contains more Other +86.2%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
8% 21% 70%
Protein: 7.73 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 20.76 g
Water: 70.04 g
Other: 0.94 g
Dulce de Leche
7% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more Protein +13%
Contains more Water +144%
Contains more Fats +1286.8%
Contains more Carbs +166.6%
Contains more Other +86.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
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2
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4770.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.7%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
34% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.138 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.225 g
Dulce de Leche
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4770.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.7%

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) Dulce de Leche
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Dulce de Leche Opinion
Net carbs 14.26g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Protein 7.73g 6.84g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Fats 0.53g 7.35g Dulce de Leche
Carbs 20.76g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Calories 116kcal 315kcal Dulce de Leche
Fructose 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Sugar 3.3g 49.74g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Fiber 6.5g 0g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium 24mg 251mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 2.51mg 0.17mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Magnesium 53mg 22mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phosphorus 156mg 193mg Dulce de Leche
Potassium 278mg 350mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 4mg 129mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Zinc 1.29mg 0.79mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Copper 0.268mg 0.004mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Manganese 0.475mg 0.002mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Selenium 2.5µg 2.7µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A 15IU 267IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 74µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.2mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin C 0.4mg 2.6mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B1 0.202mg 0.016mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.405mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 0.21mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B5 0.411mg 0.835mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.016mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Folate 208µg 11µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.3µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Tryptophan 0.095mg 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 Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Methionine 0.11mg 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)
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Trans Fat 0g 0.364g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Saturated Fat 0.138g 4.534g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 0.044g 2.143g Dulce de Leche
Polyunsaturated fat 0.225g 0.375g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Dulce de Leche

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Dulce de Leche
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)
20%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.396g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/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.