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Taro leaves vs. Pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Taro leaves and Pea

  • Taro leaves have more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin E , Potassium, Copper, and Iron, however, Pea is higher in Vitamin B5.
  • Pea covers your daily Vitamin B5 needs 3058% more than Taro leaves.
  • Pea contains 14 times less Vitamin E than Taro leaves. Taro leaves contain 2.02mg of Vitamin E , while Pea contains 0.14mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Taro leaves, raw 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.
Contains more Calcium +296.3%
Contains more Iron +46.1%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Potassium +139.1%
Contains more Copper +56.1%
Contains more Manganese +36%
Contains more Phosphorus +95%
Contains more Zinc +190.2%
Contains more Selenium +111.1%
Equal in Sodium - 3
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 85% 33% 26% 58% 1% 12% 90% 94% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 58% 28% 51% 24% 1% 33% 58% 69% 11%
Contains more Calcium +296.3%
Contains more Iron +46.1%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Potassium +139.1%
Contains more Copper +56.1%
Contains more Manganese +36%
Contains more Phosphorus +95%
Contains more Zinc +190.2%
Contains more Selenium +111.1%
Equal in Sodium - 3

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.
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Pea
Contains more Vitamin A +502.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +1342.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +266.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +206%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +319.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +182042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 290% 41% 0% 174% 53% 106% 29% 6% 34% 95% 0% 272%
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 A +502.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +1342.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +266.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +206%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +319.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +182042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +236.4%
Contains more Other +108.7%
Contains more Carbs +133.3%
Equal in Protein - 5.36
Equal in Water - 77.87
5% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 6.7 g
Water: 85.66 g
Other: 1.92 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 Fats +236.4%
Contains more Other +108.7%
Contains more Carbs +133.3%
Equal in Protein - 5.36
Equal in Water - 77.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +215.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +201%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.2%
29% 12% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.307 g
24% 12% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +215.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +201%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro leaves Pea Opinion
Net carbs 3g 10.13g Pea
Protein 4.98g 5.36g Pea
Fats 0.74g 0.22g Taro leaves
Carbs 6.7g 15.63g Pea
Calories 42kcal 84kcal Pea
Fructose 0.41g Pea
Sugar 3.01g 5.93g Taro leaves
Fiber 3.7g 5.5g Pea
Calcium 107mg 27mg Taro leaves
Iron 2.25mg 1.54mg Taro leaves
Magnesium 45mg 39mg Taro leaves
Phosphorus 60mg 117mg Pea
Potassium 648mg 271mg Taro leaves
Sodium 3mg 3mg
Zinc 0.41mg 1.19mg Pea
Copper 0.27mg 0.173mg Taro leaves
Manganese 0.714mg 0.525mg Taro leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 1.9µg Pea
Vitamin A 4825IU 801IU Taro leaves
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 40µg Taro leaves
Vitamin E 2.02mg 0.14mg Taro leaves
Vitamin C 52mg 14.2mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.259mg Pea
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.149mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B3 1.513mg 2.021mg Pea
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 153mg Pea
Vitamin B6 0.146mg 0.216mg Pea
Folate 126µg 63µg Taro leaves
Vitamin K 108.6µg 25.9µg Taro leaves
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.037mg Taro leaves
Threonine 0.167mg 0.201mg Pea
Isoleucine 0.26mg 0.193mg Taro leaves
Leucine 0.392mg 0.32mg Taro leaves
Lysine 0.246mg 0.314mg Pea
Methionine 0.079mg 0.081mg Pea
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.198mg Pea
Valine 0.256mg 0.232mg Taro leaves
Histidine 0.114mg 0.105mg Taro leaves
Saturated Fat 0.151g 0.039g Pea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 0.019g Taro leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.307g 0.102g Taro leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taro leaves 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
91%
Taro leaves
798%
Pea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Taro leaves
34%
Pea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pea
Pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.112g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (3 mg)
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.

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. Taro leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168487/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.