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Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) vs. Sun-dried tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and Sun-dried tomato different?

  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is higher in Folate, however, Sun-dried tomato is richer in Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Sun-dried tomato is 113% higher.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 9 times more Folate than Sun-dried tomato. While Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 208µg of Folate, Sun-dried tomato contains only 23µg.
  • Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has less Saturated Fat.

Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained are the varieties 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 Phosphorus +12.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Zinc +65.4%
Contains more Calcium +95.8%
Contains more Magnesium +52.8%
Contains more Potassium +462.9%
Contains more Copper +76.5%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Equal in Iron - 2.68
Equal in Manganese - 0.466
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 95% 38% 67% 25% 1% 36% 90% 62% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 101% 58% 60% 139% 35% 22% 158% 61% 17%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Zinc +65.4%
Contains more Calcium +95.8%
Contains more Magnesium +52.8%
Contains more Potassium +462.9%
Contains more Copper +76.5%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Equal in Iron - 2.68
Equal in Manganese - 0.466

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 Folate +804.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +8473.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +25350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +596.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +219%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.193
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 78% 0% 0% 340% 49% 89% 69% 29% 74% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Folate +804.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +8473.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +25350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +596.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +219%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.193

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +52.8%
Contains more Water +30.1%
Contains more Fats +2556.6%
Contains more Carbs +12.4%
Contains more Other +293.6%
8% 21% 70%
Protein: 7.73 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 20.76 g
Water: 70.04 g
Other: 0.94 g
5% 14% 23% 54% 4%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 14.08 g
Carbs: 23.33 g
Water: 53.83 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more Protein +52.8%
Contains more Water +30.1%
Contains more Fats +2556.6%
Contains more Carbs +12.4%
Contains more Other +293.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19588.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +815.6%
34% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.138 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.225 g
15% 69% 16%
Saturated Fat: 1.893 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.06 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19588.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +815.6%

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) Sun-dried tomato
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Sun-dried tomato Opinion
Net carbs 14.26g 17.53g Sun-dried tomato
Protein 7.73g 5.06g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Fats 0.53g 14.08g Sun-dried tomato
Carbs 20.76g 23.33g Sun-dried tomato
Calories 116kcal 213kcal Sun-dried tomato
Sugar 3.3g Sun-dried tomato
Fiber 6.5g 5.8g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium 24mg 47mg Sun-dried tomato
Iron 2.51mg 2.68mg Sun-dried tomato
Magnesium 53mg 81mg Sun-dried tomato
Phosphorus 156mg 139mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Potassium 278mg 1565mg Sun-dried tomato
Sodium 4mg 266mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Zinc 1.29mg 0.78mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Copper 0.268mg 0.473mg Sun-dried tomato
Manganese 0.475mg 0.466mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Selenium 2.5µg 3µg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin A 15IU 1286IU Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 64µg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin E 0.28mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin C 0.4mg 101.8mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B1 0.202mg 0.193mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.383mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 3.63mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B5 0.411mg 0.479mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.319mg Sun-dried tomato
Folate 208µg 23µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin K 1.7µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Tryptophan 0.095mg 0.037mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Threonine 0.294mg 0.128mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.121mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Leucine 0.592mg 0.185mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Lysine 0.523mg 0.186mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Methionine 0.11mg 0.044mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phenylalanine 0.451mg 0.131mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Valine 0.368mg 0.13mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Histidine 0.24mg 0.077mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Saturated Fat 0.138g 1.893g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.044g 8.663g Sun-dried tomato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.225g 2.06g Sun-dried tomato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Sun-dried tomato
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)
62%
Sun-dried tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
66%
Sun-dried tomato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 262mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.755g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173759/nutrients
  2. Sun-dried tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169384/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.