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

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How are Monterey Jack and Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) different?

  • Monterey Jack is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, while Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is higher in Folate, Copper, and Fiber.
  • Monterey Jack covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 95% more than Cowpea (Black-eyed pea).
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Cholesterol.

Cheese, monterey 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.
Contains more Calcium +3008.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +184.6%
Contains more Zinc +132.6%
Contains more Selenium +480%
Contains more Iron +248.6%
Contains more Magnesium +96.3%
Contains more Potassium +243.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Copper +737.5%
Contains more Manganese +4218.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 224% 27% 20% 191% 8% 79% 82% 11% 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 +3008.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +184.6%
Contains more Zinc +132.6%
Contains more Selenium +480%
Contains more Iron +248.6%
Contains more Magnesium +96.3%
Contains more Potassium +243.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Copper +737.5%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +5026.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +609.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1246.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +432.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.6%
Contains more Folate +1055.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.28
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 6% 18% 0% 4% 90% 2% 13% 19% 14% 104% 7%
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 +5026.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +609.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1246.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +432.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.6%
Contains more Folate +1055.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.28

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +216.7%
Contains more Fats +5613.2%
Contains more Other +277.7%
Contains more Carbs +2952.9%
Contains more Water +70.8%
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 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 +216.7%
Contains more Fats +5613.2%
Contains more Other +277.7%
Contains more Carbs +2952.9%
Contains more Water +70.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19788.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +299.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
34% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.138 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.225 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19788.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +299.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Monterey Jack 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 Monterey Jack Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Opinion
Net carbs 0.68g 14.26g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Protein 24.48g 7.73g Monterey Jack
Fats 30.28g 0.53g Monterey Jack
Carbs 0.68g 20.76g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calories 373kcal 116kcal Monterey Jack
Sugar 0.5g 3.3g Monterey Jack
Fiber 0g 6.5g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium 746mg 24mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.72mg 2.51mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Magnesium 27mg 53mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phosphorus 444mg 156mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 81mg 278mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Sodium 600mg 4mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Zinc 3mg 1.29mg Monterey Jack
Copper 0.032mg 0.268mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Manganese 0.011mg 0.475mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Selenium 14.5µg 2.5µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin A 769IU 15IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 1µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.28mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.202mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.055mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 0.495mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.411mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.1mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Folate 18µg 208µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 2.5µg 1.7µg Monterey Jack
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.095mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.871mg 0.294mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0.314mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.344mg 0.592mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 2.037mg 0.523mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.641mg 0.11mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0.451mg Monterey Jack
Valine 1.635mg 0.368mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.859mg 0.24mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Saturated Fat 19.066g 0.138g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Monounsaturated Fat 8.751g 0.044g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 0.225g Monterey Jack

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Monterey Jack 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
27%
Monterey Jack
24%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 596mg)
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 - 18.928g)
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. Monterey Jack - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170844/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.