Comparing Nutrients in 7 ounces Poi VS Boiled Young Pigeonpeas

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Poi	1%	1%	98%
Boiled Young Pigeonpeas	21%	11%	68%

Macro Nutrients

	Poi	Boiled Young Pigeonpeas	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	7.66% 222kcal	7.6% 220kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.29% 0.28g	2.8% 2.7g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.18% 0.058g	2.26% 0.72g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	2.23% 0.036g	4.84% 0.077g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.47% 0.079g	10% 1.7g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	41.6% 54g	29.8% 38.7g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	1.07% 0.77g	6.8% 4.92g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	2.1% 0.79g	22% 8.33g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	1.35% 0.75g	21% 12g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Poi	Boiled Young Pigeonpeas	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0.66% 5.95μg	0.44% 3.97μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	21.5% 0.26mg	58% 0.69mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	6.1% 0.079mg	25.3% 0.33mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	13.6% 2.2mg	26.7% 4.27mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	11.6% 0.58mg	25% 1.25mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	41.7% 0.54mg	8.1% 0.11mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	10.4% 41.7μg	49.6% 198μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	8.8% 7.94mg	62% 55.8mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	30.4% 4.56mg	4.23% 0.64mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	1.65% 2μg	32.7% 39.3μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Poi	Boiled Young Pigeonpeas	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	3.18% 31.8mg	8.14% 81.4mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	36.6% 0.33mg	23% 0.21mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	22% 1.75mg	39% 3.1mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	11.3% 47.6mg	19% 79.4mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	32% 0.73mg	39% 0.89mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	11% 77.4mg	33.5% 234mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	10.7% 363mg	26.6% 905mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	2.53% 1.4μg	4.33% 2.4μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	1.6% 24mg	0.66% 9.92mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	3.97% 0.44mg	14.8% 1.63mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.84% 142g	3.85% 142g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Poi VS Boiled Young Pigeonpeas per 7 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 7 oz of Poi versus 7 oz of Boiled Young Pigeonpeas to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 7 ounces of Poi vs Boiled Young Pigeonpeas:

• 7 ounces of Poi have 5.2 times more Vitamin B6 and 7.2 times more Vitamin E than Boiled Young Pigeonpeas.
• While 7 oz of Boiled and Drained Young Pigeonpeas contain 2.7 times more Vitamin B1, 4.2 times more Vitamin B2, 2 times more Vitamin B3, 2.2 times more Vitamin B5, 4.8 times more Vitamin B9, 7 times more Vitamin C and 19.8 times more Vitamin K than Poi.
• 7 ounces of Poi have insufficient amounts of Vitamin K
• Both Poi as well as Boiled and Drained Young Pigeonpeas have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in seven ounces.

Comparing minerals per 7 ounces for Poi vs Boiled Young Pigeonpeas:

• 7 ounces of Poi have 1.6 times more Copper than Boiled Young Pigeonpeas.
• While 7 oz of Boiled and Drained Young Pigeonpeas contain 2.6 times more Calcium, 1.8 times more Iron, 1.7 times more Magnesium, 3 times more Phosphorus, 2.5 times more Potassium, 1.7 times more Selenium and 3.7 times more Zinc than Poi.
• Both Poi and Boiled Young Pigeonpeas contain similar levels of Manganese per seven ounces.
• 7 ounces of Poi lack sufficient amounts of Calcium and Selenium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 7 ounces:

• 7 ounces of Poi have 1.4 times more Carbohydrate than Boiled Young Pigeonpeas.
• While 7 oz of Boiled and Drained Young Pigeonpeas contain 2.2 times more Omega 3, 21.5 times more Omega 6, 6.4 times more Sugars, 10.5 times more Fiber and 15.7 times more Protein than Poi.
• Both Poi and Boiled Young Pigeonpeas offer comparable quantities of Energy per seven ounces.
• 7 ounces of Poi provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3, Omega 6, Fiber and Protein