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

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Important differences between Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and Feta

  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more Folate, Copper, and Fiber, however, Feta has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Feta's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 74% more.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Cheese, feta.

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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
:
4
Feta
Feta
Contains more Iron +286.2%
Contains more Magnesium +178.9%
Contains more Potassium +348.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Copper +737.5%
Contains more Manganese +1596.4%
Contains more Calcium +1954.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +116%
Contains more Zinc +123.3%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 95% 38% 67% 25% 1% 36% 90% 62% 14%
Feta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 148% 25% 14% 145% 6% 120% 79% 11% 4% 82%
Contains more Iron +286.2%
Contains more Magnesium +178.9%
Contains more Potassium +348.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Copper +737.5%
Contains more Manganese +1596.4%
Contains more Calcium +1954.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +116%
Contains more Zinc +123.3%
Contains more Selenium +500%

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)
4
:
8
Feta
Feta
Contains more Vitamin E +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.2%
Contains more Folate +550%
Contains more Vitamin A +2713.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1434.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +324%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.8
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%
Feta
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 4% 12% 0% 39% 195% 19% 59% 98% 24% 212% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.2%
Contains more Folate +550%
Contains more Vitamin A +2713.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1434.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +324%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.8

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
2
:
3
Feta
Feta
Contains more Carbs +407.6%
Contains more Water +26.8%
Contains more Protein +83.8%
Contains more Fats +3915.1%
Contains more Other +453.2%
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
Feta
14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
Contains more Carbs +407.6%
Contains more Water +26.8%
Contains more Protein +83.8%
Contains more Fats +3915.1%
Contains more Other +453.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
1
:
2
Feta
Feta
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10406.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +162.7%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
34% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.138 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.225 g
Feta
74% 23% 3%
Saturated Fat: 14.946 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.591 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10406.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +162.7%

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) Feta
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Feta Opinion
Net carbs 14.26g 4.09g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Protein 7.73g 14.21g Feta
Fats 0.53g 21.28g Feta
Carbs 20.76g 4.09g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calories 116kcal 264kcal Feta
Sugar 3.3g 4.09g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Fiber 6.5g 0g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium 24mg 493mg Feta
Iron 2.51mg 0.65mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Magnesium 53mg 19mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phosphorus 156mg 337mg Feta
Potassium 278mg 62mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Sodium 4mg 917mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Zinc 1.29mg 2.88mg Feta
Copper 0.268mg 0.032mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Manganese 0.475mg 0.028mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Selenium 2.5µg 15µg Feta
Vitamin A 15IU 422IU Feta
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 125µg Feta
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.18mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU Feta
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Feta
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B1 0.202mg 0.154mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.844mg Feta
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 0.991mg Feta
Vitamin B5 0.411mg 0.967mg Feta
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.424mg Feta
Folate 208µg 32µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.69µg Feta
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.8µg Feta
Tryptophan 0.095mg 0.2mg Feta
Threonine 0.294mg 0.637mg Feta
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.803mg Feta
Leucine 0.592mg 1.395mg Feta
Lysine 0.523mg 1.219mg Feta
Methionine 0.11mg 0.368mg Feta
Phenylalanine 0.451mg 0.675mg Feta
Valine 0.368mg 1.065mg Feta
Histidine 0.24mg 0.397mg Feta
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Saturated Fat 0.138g 14.946g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.044g 4.623g Feta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.225g 0.591g Feta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Feta
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)
57%
Feta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
63%
Feta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 913mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.808g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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.

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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.