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Pea vs. Poi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pea and Poi

  • Pea is richer in Vitamin B5, Vitamin K, Fiber, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Folate, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, yet Poi is richer in Vitamin E .
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 from Pea is 3054% higher.
  • Pea contains 26 times more Vitamin K than Poi. Pea contains 25.9µg of Vitamin K, while Poi contains 1µg.

Food types used in this article are Peas, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Poi.

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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.
Pea
10
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0
Poi
Contains more Calcium +68.8%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +48.1%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +440.9%
Contains more Manganese +41.9%
Contains more Selenium +171.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.166
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 58% 28% 51% 24% 1% 33% 58% 69% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 33% 18% 17% 17% 2% 6% 56% 49% 4%
Contains more Calcium +68.8%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +48.1%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +440.9%
Contains more Manganese +41.9%
Contains more Selenium +171.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.166

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.
Pea
8
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2
Poi
Contains more Vitamin A +1113.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +255%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +99.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +272.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52118.4%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +2490%
Contains more Vitamin E +1542.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 49% 3% 0% 48% 65% 35% 38% 9180% 50% 48% 0% 65%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 46% 0% 14% 33% 10% 21% 18% 64% 16% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1113.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +255%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +99.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +272.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52118.4%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +2490%
Contains more Vitamin E +1542.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pea
4
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1
Poi
Contains more Protein +1310.5%
Contains more Fats +57.1%
Contains more Other +50.8%
Contains more Carbs +74.2%
Equal in Water - 71.64
5% 16% 78%
Protein: 5.36 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 15.63 g
Water: 77.87 g
Other: 0.92 g
27% 72%
Protein: 0.38 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 27.23 g
Water: 71.64 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more Protein +1310.5%
Contains more Fats +57.1%
Contains more Other +50.8%
Contains more Carbs +74.2%
Equal in Water - 71.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pea
2
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1
Poi
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.6%
24% 12% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.058 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pea Poi
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pea Poi Opinion
Net carbs 10.13g 26.83g Poi
Protein 5.36g 0.38g Pea
Fats 0.22g 0.14g Pea
Carbs 15.63g 27.23g Poi
Calories 84kcal 112kcal Poi
Fructose 0.41g Pea
Sugar 5.93g 0.39g Poi
Fiber 5.5g 0.4g Pea
Calcium 27mg 16mg Pea
Iron 1.54mg 0.88mg Pea
Magnesium 39mg 24mg Pea
Phosphorus 117mg 39mg Pea
Potassium 271mg 183mg Pea
Sodium 3mg 12mg Pea
Zinc 1.19mg 0.22mg Pea
Copper 0.173mg 0.166mg Pea
Manganese 0.525mg 0.37mg Pea
Selenium 1.9µg 0.7µg Pea
Vitamin A 801IU 66IU Pea
Vitamin A RAE 40µg 3µg Pea
Vitamin E 0.14mg 2.3mg Poi
Vitamin C 14.2mg 4mg Pea
Vitamin B1 0.259mg 0.13mg Pea
Vitamin B2 0.149mg 0.04mg Pea
Vitamin B3 2.021mg 1.1mg Pea
Vitamin B5 153mg 0.293mg Pea
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0.273mg Poi
Folate 63µg 21µg Pea
Vitamin K 25.9µg 1µg Pea
Tryptophan 0.037mg Pea
Threonine 0.201mg Pea
Isoleucine 0.193mg Pea
Leucine 0.32mg Pea
Lysine 0.314mg Pea
Methionine 0.081mg Pea
Phenylalanine 0.198mg Pea
Valine 0.232mg Pea
Histidine 0.105mg Pea
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.029g Poi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.019g 0.011g Pea
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.058g Pea

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pea Poi
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
798%
Pea
19%
Poi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Pea
20%
Poi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poi
Poi is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Poi
Poi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poi
Poi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Poi
Poi is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pea
Pea contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pea
Pea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pea
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. Pea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170420/nutrients
  2. Poi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170431/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.