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Drumstick tree vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Drumstick tree and Taro different?

  • Drumstick tree is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, and Folate, while Taro is higher in Vitamin B6, Copper, and Manganese.
  • Drumstick tree covers your daily need of Vitamin C 152% more than Taro.
  • Drumstick tree contains 3 times more Vitamin B5 than Taro. Drumstick tree contains 0.794mg of Vitamin B5, while Taro contains 0.303mg.

Drumstick pods, raw and Taro, raw 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 +36.4%
Contains more Zinc +95.7%
Contains more Calcium +43.3%
Contains more Iron +52.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +68%
Contains more Potassium +28.2%
Contains less Sodium -73.8%
Contains more Copper +104.8%
Contains more Manganese +47.9%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
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 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Zinc +95.7%
Contains more Calcium +43.3%
Contains more Iron +52.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +68%
Contains more Potassium +28.2%
Contains less Sodium -73.8%
Contains more Copper +104.8%
Contains more Manganese +47.9%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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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Taro
Contains more Vitamin C +3033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +196%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +162%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.8%
Equal in Vitamin A - 76
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.6
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 5% 48% 0% 15% 24% 6% 12% 19% 66% 17% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin C +3033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +196%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +162%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.8%
Equal in Vitamin A - 76
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +40%
Contains more Water +24.9%
Contains more Carbs +210.2%
Contains more Other +23.7%
Equal in Fats - 0.2
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +40%
Contains more Water +24.9%
Contains more Carbs +210.2%
Contains more Other +23.7%
Equal in Fats - 0.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +537.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2666.7%
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +537.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2666.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drumstick tree Taro Opinion
Net carbs 5.33g 22.36g Taro
Protein 2.1g 1.5g Drumstick tree
Fats 0.2g 0.2g
Carbs 8.53g 26.46g Taro
Calories 37kcal 112kcal Taro
Sugar 0.4g Drumstick tree
Fiber 3.2g 4.1g Taro
Calcium 30mg 43mg Taro
Iron 0.36mg 0.55mg Taro
Magnesium 45mg 33mg Drumstick tree
Phosphorus 50mg 84mg Taro
Potassium 461mg 591mg Taro
Sodium 42mg 11mg Taro
Zinc 0.45mg 0.23mg Drumstick tree
Copper 0.084mg 0.172mg Taro
Manganese 0.259mg 0.383mg Taro
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 74IU 76IU Taro
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 4µg
Vitamin E 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 141mg 4.5mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.095mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.025mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 0.6mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B5 0.794mg 0.303mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.283mg Taro
Folate 44µg 22µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin K 1µg Taro
Tryptophan 0.023mg Taro
Threonine 0.069mg Taro
Isoleucine 0.054mg Taro
Leucine 0.111mg Taro
Lysine 0.067mg Taro
Methionine 0.02mg Taro
Phenylalanine 0.082mg Taro
Valine 0.082mg Taro
Histidine 0.034mg Taro
Saturated Fat 0.033g 0.041g Drumstick tree
Monounsaturated Fat 0.102g 0.016g Drumstick tree
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 0.083g Taro

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Drumstick tree Taro
Low Fats diet Equal
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
18%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Drumstick tree
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/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.