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

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Summary of differences between frog legs and cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

  • Frog legs have more selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and choline, while cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more folate, fiber, iron, magnesium, and vitamin B1.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) covers your daily need for folate, 48% more than frog legs.
  • Frog legs have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of frog legs is 0, while the glycemic index of cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is 52.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Frog legs, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 5.4% 25% 56% 83% 27% 63% 7.6% 0% 77%
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 SeleniumSelenium +464%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +165%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more IronIron +67.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +29%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.1%
~equal in Potassium ~278mg
~equal in Copper ~0.268mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~156mg

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 0% 5% 20% 3% 35% 58% 23% 0% 28% 50% 0.25% 11% 35%
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 AVitamin A +1400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +101.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +44.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1600%
Contains more FolateFolate +1286.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 82%
Protein: 16.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.9 g
Other: 1.4 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 ProteinProtein +112.2%
Contains more WaterWater +16.9%
Contains more OtherOther +48.9%
Contains more FatsFats +76.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 23% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.076 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.102 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +120.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Frog legs Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frog legs Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) DV% diff.
Folate 15µg 208µg 48%
Fiber 0g 6.5g 26%
Manganese 0.475mg 21%
Selenium 14.1µg 2.5µg 21%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0µg 17%
Protein 16.4g 7.73g 17%
Cholesterol 50mg 0mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.055mg 15%
Iron 1.5mg 2.51mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.411mg 8%
Magnesium 20mg 53mg 8%
Carbs 0g 20.76g 7%
Choline 65mg 32.2mg 6%
Vitamin E 1mg 0.28mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.202mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.495mg 4%
Zinc 1mg 1.29mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.1mg 2%
Calories 73kcal 116kcal 2%
Vitamin A 15µg 1µg 2%
Sodium 58mg 4mg 2%
Copper 0.25mg 0.268mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.225g 1%
Phosphorus 147mg 156mg 1%
Calcium 18mg 24mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.7µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Fats 0.3g 0.53g 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 14.26g N/A
Potassium 285mg 278mg 0%
Sugar 0g 3.3g N/A
Saturated fat 0.076g 0.138g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.053g 0.044g 0%
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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.02g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Frog legs 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
21%
Frog legs
23%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Frog legs
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.062g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in minerals
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. Frog legs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168148/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.