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

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The main differences between rambutan and cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

  • Rambutan contains less folate, iron, copper, fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B1, zinc, magnesium, vitamin B5, and potassium than cowpea (Black-eyed pea).
  • Daily need coverage for folate for cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is 50% higher.

Food types used in this article are Rambutan, canned, syrup pack 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 6.6% 3.7% 13% 22% 2.2% 3.9% 1.4% 45% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 38% 7.2% 25% 94% 89% 35% 67% 0.52% 62% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +657.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +561.9%
Contains more IronIron +617.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +306.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1512.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1633.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +38.5%
~equal in Calcium ~24mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 16% 0% 0% 0% 3.3% 5.1% 25% 1.1% 4.6% 0% 0% 6% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 0.33% 5.6% 0% 51% 13% 9.3% 25% 23% 0% 4.3% 156% 18%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1125%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1453.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more FolateFolate +2500%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 78%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 20.87 g
Water: 78.04 g
Other: 0.23 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 WaterWater +11.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1089.2%
Contains more FatsFats +152.4%
Contains more OtherOther +308.7%
~equal in Carbs ~20.76g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rambutan Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) DV% diff.
Folate 8µg 208µg 50%
Iron 0.35mg 2.51mg 27%
Copper 0.066mg 0.268mg 22%
Fiber 0.9g 6.5g 22%
Phosphorus 9mg 156mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.202mg 16%
Protein 0.65g 7.73g 14%
Magnesium 7mg 53mg 11%
Zinc 0.08mg 1.29mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.018mg 0.411mg 8%
Potassium 42mg 278mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.1mg 6%
Choline 32.2mg 6%
Manganese 0.343mg 0.475mg 6%
Selenium 2.5µg 5%
Vitamin C 4.9mg 0.4mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.352mg 0.495mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.055mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.225g 2%
Calories 82kcal 116kcal 2%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Saturated fat 0.138g 1%
Fats 0.21g 0.53g 0%
Carbs 20.87g 20.76g 0%
Net carbs 19.97g 14.26g N/A
Calcium 22mg 24mg 0%
Sugar 3.3g N/A
Sodium 11mg 4mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.044g 0%
Tryptophan 0.095mg 0%
Threonine 0.294mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0.592mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.451mg 0%
Valine 0.368mg 0%
Histidine 0.24mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rambutan Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
5%
Rambutan
23%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Rambutan
43%
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rambutan
Rambutan is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rambutan
Rambutan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.138g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) 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. Rambutan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168167/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.