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Drumstick tree vs. Winter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Drumstick tree and Winter melon

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin B5, Folate, Manganese, Magnesium, Copper, and Vitamin B6 in Drumstick tree is higher than in Winter melon.
  • Drumstick tree covers your daily need of Vitamin C 142% more than Winter melon.
  • Drumstick tree contains 77 times more Potassium than Winter melon. While Drumstick tree contains 461mg of Potassium, Winter melon contains only 6mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Drumstick pods, raw and Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), 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.
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
8
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2
Winter melon
Winter melon
Contains more Calcium +57.9%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +163.2%
Contains more Potassium +7583.3%
Contains less Sodium -62.2%
Contains more Copper +265.2%
Contains more Manganese +346.6%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Iron +11.1%
Contains more Zinc +35.6%
Drumstick tree
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 14% 33% 22% 41% 6% 13% 28% 34% 4%
Winter melon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 15% 8% 9% 1% 15% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Contains more Calcium +57.9%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +163.2%
Contains more Potassium +7583.3%
Contains less Sodium -62.2%
Contains more Copper +265.2%
Contains more Manganese +346.6%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Iron +11.1%
Contains more Zinc +35.6%

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.
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
7
:
1
Winter melon
Winter melon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +984.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +497%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +242.9%
Contains more Folate +780%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.6%
Drumstick tree
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%
Winter melon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 44% 10% 26% 8% 8% 9% 4% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +984.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +497%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +242.9%
Contains more Folate +780%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
3
:
1
Winter melon
Winter melon
Contains more Protein +425%
Contains more Carbs +184.3%
Contains more Other +223.3%
Equal in Fats - 0.2
Equal in Water - 96.1
Drumstick tree
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
Winter melon
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3 g
Water: 96.1 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +425%
Contains more Carbs +184.3%
Contains more Other +223.3%
Equal in Fats - 0.2
Equal in Water - 96.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
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2
Winter melon
Winter melon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +175.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2800%
Drumstick tree
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
Winter melon
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +175.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2800%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drumstick tree Winter melon Opinion
Net carbs 5.33g 0.1g Drumstick tree
Protein 2.1g 0.4g Drumstick tree
Fats 0.2g 0.2g
Carbs 8.53g 3g Drumstick tree
Calories 37kcal 13kcal Drumstick tree
Fiber 3.2g 2.9g Drumstick tree
Calcium 30mg 19mg Drumstick tree
Iron 0.36mg 0.4mg Winter melon
Magnesium 45mg 10mg Drumstick tree
Phosphorus 50mg 19mg Drumstick tree
Potassium 461mg 6mg Drumstick tree
Sodium 42mg 111mg Drumstick tree
Zinc 0.45mg 0.61mg Winter melon
Copper 0.084mg 0.023mg Drumstick tree
Manganese 0.259mg 0.058mg Drumstick tree
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin A 74IU 0IU Drumstick tree
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin C 141mg 13mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.04mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.11mg Winter melon
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 0.4mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B5 0.794mg 0.133mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.035mg Drumstick tree
Folate 44µg 5µg Drumstick tree
Tryptophan 0.002mg Winter melon
Lysine 0.009mg Winter melon
Methionine 0.003mg Winter melon
Saturated Fat 0.033g 0.016g Winter melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.102g 0.037g Drumstick tree
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 0.087g Winter melon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Drumstick tree Winter melon
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
9%
Winter melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Drumstick tree
8%
Winter melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)

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. Winter melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170069/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.