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

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What are the differences between Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and Carrot?

  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is higher in Folate, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium, yet Carrot is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin K.
  • Carrot's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 93% more.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 11 times more Folate than Carrot. While Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 208µg of Folate, Carrot has only 19µg.

We used Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Carrots, raw types 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.
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
8
:
2
Carrot
Carrot
Contains more Iron +736.7%
Contains more Magnesium +341.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +345.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Zinc +437.5%
Contains more Copper +495.6%
Contains more Manganese +232.2%
Contains more Selenium +2400%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +15.1%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 95% 38% 67% 25% 1% 36% 90% 62% 14%
Carrot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
Contains more Iron +736.7%
Contains more Magnesium +341.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +345.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Zinc +437.5%
Contains more Copper +495.6%
Contains more Manganese +232.2%
Contains more Selenium +2400%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +15.1%

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.
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
3
:
7
Carrot
Carrot
Contains more Vitamin B1 +206.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.5%
Contains more Folate +994.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +111273.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1375%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38%
Contains more Vitamin K +676.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.058
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
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%
Carrot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1003% 14% 0% 20% 17% 14% 19% 17% 32% 15% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +206.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.5%
Contains more Folate +994.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +111273.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1375%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38%
Contains more Vitamin K +676.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.058

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
3
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2
Carrot
Carrot
Contains more Protein +731.2%
Contains more Fats +120.8%
Contains more Carbs +116.7%
Contains more Water +26.1%
Equal in Other - 0.96
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
8% 21% 70%
Protein: 7.73 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 20.76 g
Water: 70.04 g
Other: 0.94 g
Carrot
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Protein +731.2%
Contains more Fats +120.8%
Contains more Carbs +116.7%
Contains more Water +26.1%
Equal in Other - 0.96

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
2
:
1
Carrot
Carrot
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +214.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.2%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
34% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.138 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.225 g
Carrot
22% 8% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.117 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +214.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Carrot Opinion
Net carbs 14.26g 6.78g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Protein 7.73g 0.93g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Fats 0.53g 0.24g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Carbs 20.76g 9.58g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calories 116kcal 41kcal Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Starch 1.43g Carrot
Fructose 0.55g Carrot
Sugar 3.3g 4.74g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Fiber 6.5g 2.8g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium 24mg 33mg Carrot
Iron 2.51mg 0.3mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Magnesium 53mg 12mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phosphorus 156mg 35mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Potassium 278mg 320mg Carrot
Sodium 4mg 69mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Zinc 1.29mg 0.24mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Copper 0.268mg 0.045mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Manganese 0.475mg 0.143mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Selenium 2.5µg 0.1µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin A 15IU 16706IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 835µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.66mg Carrot
Vitamin C 0.4mg 5.9mg Carrot
Vitamin B1 0.202mg 0.066mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.058mg Carrot
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 0.983mg Carrot
Vitamin B5 0.411mg 0.273mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.138mg Carrot
Folate 208µg 19µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin K 1.7µg 13.2µg Carrot
Tryptophan 0.095mg 0.012mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Threonine 0.294mg 0.191mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.077mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Leucine 0.592mg 0.102mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Lysine 0.523mg 0.101mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Methionine 0.11mg 0.02mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phenylalanine 0.451mg 0.061mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Valine 0.368mg 0.069mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Histidine 0.24mg 0.04mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Saturated Fat 0.138g 0.037g Carrot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.044g 0.014g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.225g 0.117g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Carrot
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
24%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
98%
Carrot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
12%
Carrot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.101g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot
Carrot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173759/nutrients
  2. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/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.