Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cowpea (Black-eyed pea) and tomato paste different?
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is higher in folate, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and fiber; however, tomato paste is richer in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B3, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for folate for cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is 49% higher.
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 3 times more vitamin B1 than tomato paste. While cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains 0.202mg of vitamin B1, tomato paste contains only 0.06mg.
Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +104.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +88% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +57.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +264.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +18.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +36.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +112% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +236.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +189.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1633.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +5375% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +7500% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1435.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +178.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +521.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +116% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +570.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +19.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.73 g
Fats:
0.53 g
Carbs:
20.76 g
Water:
70.04 g
Other:
0.94 g
Protein:
4.32 g
Fats:
0.47 g
Carbs:
18.91 g
Water:
73.5 g
Other:
2.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +78.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +197.9% |
~equal in
Carbs
~18.91g
~equal in
Water
~73.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.138 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.225 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.1 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.16 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +40.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -27.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +52.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 208µg | 12µg | 49% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 4.3mg | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 21.9mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 278mg | 1014mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.495mg | 3.076mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.202mg | 0.06mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.268mg | 0.365mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 156mg | 83mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 6.5g | 4.1g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.216mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 11.4µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.153mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.475mg | 0.302mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 76µg | 8% |
| Protein | 7.73g | 4.32g | 7% |
| Fructose | 5.85g | 7% | |
| Zinc | 1.29mg | 0.63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.51mg | 2.98mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.411mg | 0.142mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 5.3µg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 53mg | 42mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 59mg | 2% |
| Calories | 116kcal | 82kcal | 2% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 36mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 20.76g | 18.91g | 1% |
| Choline | 32.2mg | 38.5mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.53g | 0.47g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.26g | 14.81g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.3g | 12.18g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.22g | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.138g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.044g | 0.067g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.225g | 0.16g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.095mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.294mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.592mg | 0.124mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.451mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.368mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.24mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
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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
23%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.038g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato paste is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.