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

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Important differences between Guava and Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

  • Guava has more Vitamin C, however, Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more Folate, Iron, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Magnesium.
  • Guava's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 253% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Guavas, common, raw 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.
Guava
Guava
2
:
8
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Contains more Potassium +50%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +865.4%
Contains more Magnesium +140.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +290%
Contains more Zinc +460.9%
Contains more Copper +16.5%
Contains more Manganese +216.7%
Contains more Selenium +316.7%
Guava
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 10% 16% 18% 37% 1% 7% 77% 20% 4%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 95% 38% 67% 25% 1% 36% 90% 62% 14%
Contains more Potassium +50%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +865.4%
Contains more Magnesium +140.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +290%
Contains more Zinc +460.9%
Contains more Copper +16.5%
Contains more Manganese +216.7%
Contains more Selenium +316.7%

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.
Guava
Guava
7
:
3
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Contains more Vitamin A +4060%
Contains more Vitamin E +160.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +56975%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +119%
Contains more Vitamin K +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +201.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.5%
Contains more Folate +324.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.411
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.1
Guava
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 15% 0% 761% 17% 10% 21% 28% 26% 37% 0% 7%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +4060%
Contains more Vitamin E +160.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +56975%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +119%
Contains more Vitamin K +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +201.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.5%
Contains more Folate +324.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.411
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Guava
Guava
3
:
2
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Contains more Fats +79.2%
Contains more Water +15.4%
Contains more Other +46.8%
Contains more Protein +203.1%
Contains more Carbs +45%
Guava
3% 14% 81%
Protein: 2.55 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 14.32 g
Water: 80.8 g
Other: 1.38 g
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
Contains more Fats +79.2%
Contains more Water +15.4%
Contains more Other +46.8%
Contains more Protein +203.1%
Contains more Carbs +45%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Guava
Guava
2
:
1
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +97.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.3%
Guava
36% 11% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.401 g
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
34% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.138 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.225 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +97.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Guava Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) Opinion
Net carbs 8.92g 14.26g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Protein 2.55g 7.73g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Fats 0.95g 0.53g Guava
Carbs 14.32g 20.76g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calories 68kcal 116kcal Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Sugar 8.92g 3.3g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Fiber 5.4g 6.5g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Calcium 18mg 24mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Iron 0.26mg 2.51mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Magnesium 22mg 53mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phosphorus 40mg 156mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Potassium 417mg 278mg Guava
Sodium 2mg 4mg Guava
Zinc 0.23mg 1.29mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Copper 0.23mg 0.268mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Manganese 0.15mg 0.475mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Selenium 0.6µg 2.5µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin A 624IU 15IU Guava
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 1µg Guava
Vitamin E 0.73mg 0.28mg Guava
Vitamin C 228.3mg 0.4mg Guava
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.202mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.055mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin B3 1.084mg 0.495mg Guava
Vitamin B5 0.451mg 0.411mg Guava
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.1mg Guava
Folate 49µg 208µg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Vitamin K 2.6µg 1.7µg Guava
Tryptophan 0.022mg 0.095mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Threonine 0.096mg 0.294mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Isoleucine 0.093mg 0.314mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Leucine 0.171mg 0.592mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Lysine 0.072mg 0.523mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Methionine 0.016mg 0.11mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0.451mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Valine 0.087mg 0.368mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Histidine 0.022mg 0.24mg Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.138g Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.087g 0.044g Guava
Polyunsaturated fat 0.401g 0.225g Guava

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Guava 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
80%
Guava
24%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Guava
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Guava
Guava contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Guava
Guava is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Guava
Guava is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Guava
Guava is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.134g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in minerals
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. Guava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173044/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.