Taro vs. Pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Taro and Pea
- Taro has more Vitamin E, and Potassium, however, Pea is higher in Vitamin B5, Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
- Pea covers your daily need of Vitamin B5 3054% more than Taro.
- Taro has 17 times more Vitamin E than Pea. While Taro has 2.38mg of Vitamin E, Pea has only 0.14mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Taro, 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 CalciumCalcium | +59.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +118.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +180% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +417.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +39.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -72.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +171.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +215.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +953.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +172.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +496% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +236.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +50395% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2490% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +186.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +71.7% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +69.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +257.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.2% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.22g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +18.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +22.9% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~0.039g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 112kcal | 84kcal |
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| Protein | 1.5g | 5.36g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0.22g |
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| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 14.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 22.36g | 10.13g |
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| Carbs | 26.46g | 15.63g |
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| Magnesium | 33mg | 39mg |
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| Calcium | 43mg | 27mg |
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| Potassium | 591mg | 271mg |
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| Iron | 0.55mg | 1.54mg |
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| Sugar | 0.4g | 5.93g |
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| Fiber | 4.1g | 5.5g |
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| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.173mg |
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| Zinc | 0.23mg | 1.19mg |
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| Phosphorus | 84mg | 117mg |
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| Sodium | 11mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin A | 76IU | 801IU |
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| Vitamin A | 4µg | 40µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 0.14mg |
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| Manganese | 0.383mg | 0.525mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.259mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.149mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 2.021mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 153mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.216mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1µg | 25.9µg |
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| Folate | 22µg | 63µg |
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| Choline | 17.3mg | 29.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.041g | 0.039g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.016g | 0.019g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0.102g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.037mg |
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| Threonine | 0.069mg | 0.201mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.193mg |
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| Leucine | 0.111mg | 0.32mg |
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| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.314mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.081mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 0.198mg |
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| Valine | 0.082mg | 0.232mg |
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| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0.105mg |
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| Fructose | 0.41g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
17%
738%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.53g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pea contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pea is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (54)