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Drumstick tree vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Drumstick tree and Carrot

  • Drumstick tree has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, Folate, and Manganese, however, Carrot has more Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Drumstick tree is 150% higher.
  • Carrot has 4 times less Magnesium than Drumstick tree. Drumstick tree has 45mg of Magnesium, while Carrot has 12mg.

Food types used in this article are Drumstick pods, raw and Carrots, raw.

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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 Iron +20%
Contains more Magnesium +275%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +44.1%
Contains less Sodium -39.1%
Contains more Zinc +87.5%
Contains more Copper +86.7%
Contains more Manganese +81.1%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Equal in Calcium - 33
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 14% 33% 22% 41% 6% 13% 28% 34% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
Contains more Iron +20%
Contains more Magnesium +275%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +44.1%
Contains less Sodium -39.1%
Contains more Zinc +87.5%
Contains more Copper +86.7%
Contains more Manganese +81.1%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Equal in Calcium - 33

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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Carrot
Contains more Vitamin C +2289.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +190.8%
Contains more Folate +131.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +22475.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 470% 14% 18% 12% 48% 28% 33% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1003% 14% 0% 20% 17% 14% 19% 17% 32% 15% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin C +2289.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +190.8%
Contains more Folate +131.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +22475.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +125.8%
Contains more Fats +20%
Contains more Carbs +12.3%
Equal in Water - 88.29
Equal in Other - 0.96
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Protein +125.8%
Contains more Fats +20%
Contains more Carbs +12.3%
Equal in Water - 88.29
Equal in Other - 0.96

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +628.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3800%
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
22% 8% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.117 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +628.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3800%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drumstick tree Carrot Opinion
Net carbs 5.33g 6.78g Carrot
Protein 2.1g 0.93g Drumstick tree
Fats 0.2g 0.24g Carrot
Carbs 8.53g 9.58g Carrot
Calories 37kcal 41kcal Carrot
Starch 1.43g Carrot
Fructose 0.55g Carrot
Sugar 4.74g Drumstick tree
Fiber 3.2g 2.8g Drumstick tree
Calcium 30mg 33mg Carrot
Iron 0.36mg 0.3mg Drumstick tree
Magnesium 45mg 12mg Drumstick tree
Phosphorus 50mg 35mg Drumstick tree
Potassium 461mg 320mg Drumstick tree
Sodium 42mg 69mg Drumstick tree
Zinc 0.45mg 0.24mg Drumstick tree
Copper 0.084mg 0.045mg Drumstick tree
Manganese 0.259mg 0.143mg Drumstick tree
Selenium 0.7µg 0.1µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin A 74IU 16706IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 835µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.66mg Carrot
Vitamin C 141mg 5.9mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.066mg Carrot
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.058mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 0.983mg Carrot
Vitamin B5 0.794mg 0.273mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.138mg Carrot
Folate 44µg 19µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin K 13.2µg Carrot
Tryptophan 0.012mg Carrot
Threonine 0.191mg Carrot
Isoleucine 0.077mg Carrot
Leucine 0.102mg Carrot
Lysine 0.101mg Carrot
Methionine 0.02mg Carrot
Phenylalanine 0.061mg Carrot
Valine 0.069mg Carrot
Histidine 0.04mg Carrot
Saturated Fat 0.033g 0.037g Drumstick tree
Monounsaturated Fat 0.102g 0.014g Drumstick tree
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 0.117g Carrot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Drumstick tree Carrot
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
52%
Drumstick tree
98%
Carrot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Drumstick tree
12%
Carrot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is relatively richer in minerals
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. Drumstick tree - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170483/nutrients
  2. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/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.