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Drumstick tree vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Drumstick tree and Sweet potato different?

  • Drumstick tree is richer in Vitamin C, and Folate, while Sweet potato is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Copper, and Vitamin B3.
  • Drumstick tree covers your daily need of Vitamin C 135% more than Sweet potato.
  • Drumstick tree contains 7 times more Folate than Sweet potato. Drumstick tree contains 44µg of Folate, while Sweet potato contains 6µg.

Drumstick pods, raw and Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt types were used in this article.

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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 Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Zinc +40.6%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Calcium +26.7%
Contains more Iron +91.7%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Copper +91.7%
Contains more Manganese +91.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 54
Equal in Potassium - 475
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 12% 26% 20% 24% 42% 5% 9% 54% 65% 2%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Zinc +40.6%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Calcium +26.7%
Contains more Iron +91.7%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Copper +91.7%
Contains more Manganese +91.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 54
Equal in Potassium - 475

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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Contains more Vitamin C +619.4%
Contains more Folate +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +25870.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +101.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +139.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.3%
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 1154% 15% 0% 66% 27% 25% 28% 54% 66% 5% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +619.4%
Contains more Folate +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +25870.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +101.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +139.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Water +16.4%
Contains more Carbs +142.8%
Contains more Other +39.2%
Equal in Protein - 2.01
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
2% 21% 76%
Protein: 2.01 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 20.71 g
Water: 75.78 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Water +16.4%
Contains more Carbs +142.8%
Contains more Other +39.2%
Equal in Protein - 2.01

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5000%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2966.7%
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
36% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5000%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2966.7%

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 Sweet potato
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drumstick tree Sweet potato Opinion
Net carbs 5.33g 17.41g Sweet potato
Protein 2.1g 2.01g Drumstick tree
Fats 0.2g 0.15g Drumstick tree
Carbs 8.53g 20.71g Sweet potato
Calories 37kcal 90kcal Sweet potato
Starch 7.05g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.5g Sweet potato
Sugar 6.48g Drumstick tree
Fiber 3.2g 3.3g Sweet potato
Calcium 30mg 38mg Sweet potato
Iron 0.36mg 0.69mg Sweet potato
Magnesium 45mg 27mg Drumstick tree
Phosphorus 50mg 54mg Sweet potato
Potassium 461mg 475mg Sweet potato
Sodium 42mg 36mg Sweet potato
Zinc 0.45mg 0.32mg Drumstick tree
Copper 0.084mg 0.161mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.259mg 0.497mg Sweet potato
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin A 74IU 19218IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 961µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.71mg Sweet potato
Vitamin C 141mg 19.6mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.107mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.106mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 1.487mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B5 0.794mg 0.884mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.286mg Sweet potato
Folate 44µg 6µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin K 2.3µg Sweet potato
Tryptophan 0.04mg Sweet potato
Threonine 0.107mg Sweet potato
Isoleucine 0.07mg Sweet potato
Leucine 0.118mg Sweet potato
Lysine 0.084mg Sweet potato
Methionine 0.037mg Sweet potato
Phenylalanine 0.114mg Sweet potato
Valine 0.11mg Sweet potato
Histidine 0.039mg Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 0.033g 0.052g Drumstick tree
Monounsaturated Fat 0.102g 0.002g Drumstick tree
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 0.092g Sweet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Drumstick tree Sweet potato
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
120%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Drumstick tree
25%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168483/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.