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Poi vs. Pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Poi and Pea

  • Poi is richer in Vitamin E , yet Pea is richer in Vitamin B5, Vitamin K, Fiber, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Folate, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 from Pea is 3054% higher.
  • Poi contains 16 times more Vitamin E than Pea. Poi contains 2.3mg of Vitamin E , while Pea contains 0.14mg.

Food types used in this article are Poi and Peas, green, cooked, boiled, drained, 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.
Poi
0
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10
Pea
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 - 0.173
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 33% 18% 17% 17% 2% 6% 56% 49% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 58% 28% 51% 24% 1% 33% 58% 69% 11%
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 - 0.173

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.
Poi
2
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8
Pea
Contains more Vitamin E +1542.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.4%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +1542.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.4%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Poi Pea
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 Poi Pea Opinion
Net carbs 26.83g 10.13g Poi
Protein 0.38g 5.36g Pea
Fats 0.14g 0.22g Pea
Carbs 27.23g 15.63g Poi
Calories 112kcal 84kcal Poi
Fructose 0.41g Pea
Sugar 0.39g 5.93g Poi
Fiber 0.4g 5.5g Pea
Calcium 16mg 27mg Pea
Iron 0.88mg 1.54mg Pea
Magnesium 24mg 39mg Pea
Phosphorus 39mg 117mg Pea
Potassium 183mg 271mg Pea
Sodium 12mg 3mg Pea
Zinc 0.22mg 1.19mg Pea
Copper 0.166mg 0.173mg Pea
Manganese 0.37mg 0.525mg Pea
Selenium 0.7µg 1.9µg Pea
Vitamin A 66IU 801IU Pea
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 40µg Pea
Vitamin E 2.3mg 0.14mg Poi
Vitamin C 4mg 14.2mg Pea
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.259mg Pea
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.149mg Pea
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 2.021mg Pea
Vitamin B5 0.293mg 153mg Pea
Vitamin B6 0.273mg 0.216mg Poi
Folate 21µg 63µg Pea
Vitamin K 1µg 25.9µg 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 0.029g 0.039g Poi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.019g Pea
Polyunsaturated fat 0.058g 0.102g Pea

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Poi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170431/nutrients
  2. Pea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170420/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.