Tomato vs. Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between tomatoes and cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
- Tomatoes have more vitamin A and vitamin C; however, cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has more folate, iron, copper, fiber, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B1, and zinc.
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)'s daily need coverage for folate is 48% more.
- Tomatoes have 56 times more vitamin A than cowpea (Black-eyed pea). Tomatoes have 833IU of vitamin A, while cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has 15IU.
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has a higher glycemic index than tomatoes.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +381.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +140% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +829.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +354.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +658.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +550% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +316.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 CVitamin C | +3325% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +92.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +364.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +445.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +189.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +361.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +25% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1286.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +380.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.88 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
3.89 g
Water:
94.52 g
Other:
0.51 g
Protein:
7.73 g
Fats:
0.53 g
Carbs:
20.76 g
Water:
70.04 g
Other:
0.94 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +35% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +778.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +165% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +433.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +84.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.083 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.138 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.225 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +41.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +171.1% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 15µg | 208µg | 48% |
| Iron | 0.27mg | 2.51mg | 28% |
| Copper | 0.059mg | 0.268mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 6.5g | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 156mg | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.114mg | 0.475mg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 13.7mg | 0.4mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.202mg | 14% |
| Protein | 0.88g | 7.73g | 14% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 53mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 1.29mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 3.89g | 20.76g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.089mg | 0.411mg | 6% |
| Choline | 6.7mg | 32.2mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 7.9µg | 1.7µg | 5% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 2.5µg | 5% |
| Calories | 18kcal | 116kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 42µg | 1µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.019mg | 0.055mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.28mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.37g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.594mg | 0.495mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 237mg | 278mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.53g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.028g | 0.138g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0.225g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.69g | 14.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.63g | 3.3g | N/A |
| Sodium | 5mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.031g | 0.044g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.006mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.027mg | 0.294mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.018mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0.592mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.027mg | 0.523mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.027mg | 0.451mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.018mg | 0.368mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.014mg | 0.24mg | 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
12%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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)
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.