Watermelon vs. Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are watermelon and cowpea (Black-eyed pea) different?
- Watermelon is higher in vitamin A; however, cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is richer in folate, iron, copper, fiber, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B1, zinc, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for folate for cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is 51% higher.
- Watermelon contains 38 times more vitamin A than cowpea (Black-eyed pea). While watermelon contains 569IU of vitamin A, cowpea (Black-eyed pea) contains only 15IU.
- Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) has a lower glycemic index (52) than watermelon (76).
Watermelon, raw and Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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 less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +430% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +242.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +148.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +945.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +538.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1190% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1318.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1150% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +525% |
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 | +1925% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2700% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +460% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +512.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +161.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +178.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +86% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1600% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +6833.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +685.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.61 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
7.55 g
Water:
91.45 g
Other:
0.24 g
Protein:
7.73 g
Fats:
0.53 g
Carbs:
20.76 g
Water:
70.04 g
Other:
0.94 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1167.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +253.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +175% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +291.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.016 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 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 | -88.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +18.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +350% |
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 | 3µg | 208µg | 51% |
| Iron | 0.24mg | 2.51mg | 28% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.268mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 6.5g | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 11mg | 156mg | 21% |
| Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.475mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.202mg | 14% |
| Protein | 0.61g | 7.73g | 14% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 1.29mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 53mg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 8.1mg | 0.4mg | 9% |
| Choline | 4.1mg | 32.2mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 278mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.045mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.221mg | 0.411mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 2.5µg | 4% |
| Calories | 30kcal | 116kcal | 4% |
| Fructose | 3.36g | 4% | |
| Carbs | 7.55g | 20.76g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 1µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.021mg | 0.055mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.28mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.178mg | 0.495mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.15g | 0.53g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.016g | 0.138g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.225g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.15g | 14.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.2g | 3.3g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.037g | 0.044g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.007mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.027mg | 0.294mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.019mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.018mg | 0.592mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.062mg | 0.523mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.015mg | 0.451mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.016mg | 0.368mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.006mg | 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
6%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watermelon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.122g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watermelon is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)