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

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How are dulce de Leche and cowpea (Black-eyed pea) different?

  • Dulce de Leche is richer in vitamin B2, calcium, and vitamin B12, while cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is higher in folate, copper, iron, fiber, manganese, and vitamin B1.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) covers your daily need for folate, 49% more than dulce de Leche.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in saturated fat.

Dulce de Leche and Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 75% 31% 6.4% 1.3% 22% 83% 17% 0.26% 15%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +945.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +140.9%
Contains more IronIron +1376.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +6600%
Contains more ZincZinc +63.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23650%
~equal in Selenium ~2.5µg

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 8.7% 25% 4% 3% 4% 93% 3.9% 50% 3.7% 39% 3.3% 8.3% 49%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +550%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7300%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +636.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +103.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +525%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +30.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1790.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
8% 21% 70%
Protein: 7.73 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 20.76 g
Water: 70.04 g
Other: 0.94 g
Contains more FatsFats +1286.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +166.6%
Contains more OtherOther +86.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13%
Contains more WaterWater +144%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.375 g
34% 11% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.138 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.225 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4770.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +66.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Dulce de Leche Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Dulce de Leche Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) DV% diff.
Folate 11µg 208µg 49%
Copper 0.004mg 0.268mg 29%
Iron 0.17mg 2.51mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.055mg 27%
Fiber 0g 6.5g 26%
Calcium 251mg 24mg 23%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.475mg 21%
Saturated fat 4.534g 0.138g 20%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.202mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg 13%
Carbs 55.35g 20.76g 12%
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg 10%
Choline 89.1mg 32.2mg 10%
Fats 7.35g 0.53g 10%
Calories 315kcal 116kcal 10%
Vitamin A 74µg 1µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.411mg 8%
Magnesium 22mg 53mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.1mg 6%
Sodium 129mg 4mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 0.044g 5%
Phosphorus 193mg 156mg 5%
Zinc 0.79mg 1.29mg 5%
Protein 6.84g 7.73g 2%
Potassium 350mg 278mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.495mg 2%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0.4mg 2%
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.28mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 0.225g 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 55.35g 14.26g N/A
Sugar 49.74g 3.3g N/A
Selenium 2.7µg 2.5µg 0%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1.7µg 0%
Trans fat 0.364g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.095mg 0%
Threonine 0.294mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0.592mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.451mg 0%
Valine 0.368mg 0%
Histidine 0.24mg 0%
Fructose 0.32g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dulce de Leche Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
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%
Dulce de Leche
23%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

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 Cholesterol?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
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 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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/nutrients
  2. Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173759/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.