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

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Differences between Edam and Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

  • Edam has more Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE, while Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more Folate, Fiber, and Iron.
  • Edam's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 87% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, edam and Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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 Calcium +2945.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +243.6%
Contains more Zinc +190.7%
Contains more Selenium +480%
Contains more Iron +470.5%
Contains more Magnesium +76.7%
Contains more Potassium +47.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +644.4%
Contains more Manganese +4218.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 95% 38% 67% 25% 1% 36% 90% 62% 14%
Contains more Calcium +2945.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +243.6%
Contains more Zinc +190.7%
Contains more Selenium +480%
Contains more Iron +470.5%
Contains more Magnesium +76.7%
Contains more Potassium +47.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +644.4%
Contains more Manganese +4218.2%

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.
Edam
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Contains more Vitamin A +5400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +607.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +445.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +503.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.6%
Contains more Folate +1200%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 5% 15% 0% 10% 90% 2% 17% 18% 12% 193% 6%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +5400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +607.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +445.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +503.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.6%
Contains more Folate +1200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +223.3%
Contains more Fats +5145.3%
Contains more Other +348.9%
Contains more Carbs +1351.7%
Contains more Water +68.5%
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 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 Protein +223.3%
Contains more Fats +5145.3%
Contains more Other +348.9%
Contains more Carbs +1351.7%
Contains more Water +68.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18365.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +195.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
34% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.138 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.225 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18365.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +195.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Edam Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Edam Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Opinion
Net carbs 1.43g 14.26g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Protein 24.99g 7.73g Edam
Fats 27.8g 0.53g Edam
Carbs 1.43g 20.76g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calories 357kcal 116kcal Edam
Sugar 1.43g 3.3g Edam
Fiber 0g 6.5g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium 731mg 24mg Edam
Iron 0.44mg 2.51mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Magnesium 30mg 53mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phosphorus 536mg 156mg Edam
Potassium 188mg 278mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Sodium 812mg 4mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Zinc 3.75mg 1.29mg Edam
Copper 0.036mg 0.268mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Manganese 0.011mg 0.475mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Selenium 14.5µg 2.5µg Edam
Vitamin A 825IU 15IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 243µg 1µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.28mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU Edam
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.202mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.055mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 0.495mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.411mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.1mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Folate 16µg 208µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.3µg 1.7µg Edam
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.095mg Edam
Threonine 0.932mg 0.294mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0.314mg Edam
Leucine 2.57mg 0.592mg Edam
Lysine 2.66mg 0.523mg Edam
Methionine 0.721mg 0.11mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0.451mg Edam
Valine 1.81mg 0.368mg Edam
Histidine 1.034mg 0.24mg Edam
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Saturated Fat 17.572g 0.138g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Monounsaturated Fat 8.125g 0.044g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.225g Edam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Edam Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
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
35%
Edam
24%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 808mg)
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 - 17.434g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/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.