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

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A recap on differences between Jerky and Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

  • Jerky has more Zinc, Vitamin B12, Iron, and Phosphorus, however, Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is higher in Fiber, Folate, and Manganese.
  • Jerky covers your daily Sodium needs 90% more than Cowpea (Black-eyed pea).
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed 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 Iron +115.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +160.9%
Contains more Potassium +114.7%
Contains more Zinc +528.7%
Contains more Selenium +328%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +18.1%
Contains more Manganese +327.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 53
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 95% 38% 67% 25% 1% 36% 90% 62% 14%
Contains more Iron +115.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +160.9%
Contains more Potassium +114.7%
Contains more Zinc +528.7%
Contains more Selenium +328%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +18.1%
Contains more Manganese +327.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 53

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.
Jerky
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Contains more Vitamin E +75%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +249.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152.1%
Contains more Folate +55.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 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 E +75%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +249.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152.1%
Contains more Folate +55.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +329.5%
Contains more Fats +4730.2%
Contains more Other +627.7%
Contains more Carbs +88.7%
Contains more Water +199.8%
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 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 +329.5%
Contains more Fats +4730.2%
Contains more Other +627.7%
Contains more Carbs +88.7%
Contains more Water +199.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25593.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +349.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
34% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.138 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.225 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25593.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +349.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jerky Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
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 Jerky Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Opinion
Net carbs 9.2g 14.26g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Protein 33.2g 7.73g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 0.53g Jerky
Carbs 11g 20.76g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calories 410kcal 116kcal Jerky
Sugar 9g 3.3g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Fiber 1.8g 6.5g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium 20mg 24mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Iron 5.42mg 2.51mg Jerky
Magnesium 51mg 53mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phosphorus 407mg 156mg Jerky
Potassium 597mg 278mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 4mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Zinc 8.11mg 1.29mg Jerky
Copper 0.227mg 0.268mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Manganese 0.111mg 0.475mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Selenium 10.7µg 2.5µg Jerky
Vitamin A 0IU 15IU Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.28mg Jerky
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Jerky
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.202mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.055mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0.495mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.411mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.1mg Jerky
Folate 134µg 208µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg 1.7µg Jerky
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 48mg 0mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Saturated Fat 10.85g 0.138g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 0.044g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 0.225g Jerky

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerky 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
34%
Jerky
24%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 2077mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.712g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.