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Agar vs. Drumstick leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Agar and Drumstick leaves

  • Agar has more Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B5, Copper, Zinc, and Calcium, however, Drumstick leaves are higher in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C.
  • Agar covers your daily Iron needs 218% more than Drumstick leaves.
  • Drumstick leaves contain 24 times less Vitamin B5 than Agar. Agar contains 3.018mg of Vitamin B5, while Drumstick leaves contain 0.125mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Seaweed, agar, dried and Drumstick leaves, 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 Calcium +237.8%
Contains more Iron +435%
Contains more Magnesium +1733.3%
Contains more Potassium +233.8%
Contains more Zinc +866.7%
Contains more Copper +481%
Contains more Manganese +304.5%
Contains more Selenium +722.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.4%
Contains less Sodium -91.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 188% 803% 550% 23% 100% 14% 159% 204% 561% 41%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 150% 30% 48% 30% 2% 17% 35% 139% 5%
Contains more Calcium +237.8%
Contains more Iron +435%
Contains more Magnesium +1733.3%
Contains more Potassium +233.8%
Contains more Zinc +866.7%
Contains more Copper +481%
Contains more Manganese +304.5%
Contains more Selenium +722.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.4%
Contains less Sodium -91.2%

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.
Agar
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Contains more Vitamin B5 +2314.4%
Contains more Folate +1350%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2470%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +197.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +999%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +296%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 100% 0% 0% 3% 52% 4% 182% 70% 435% 0% 61%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 454% 0% 0% 173% 65% 153% 42% 8% 277% 30% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2314.4%
Contains more Folate +1350%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2470%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +197.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +999%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +296%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +876.8%
Contains more Other +73.9%
Contains more Protein +51.4%
Contains more Fats +366.7%
Contains more Water +806.2%
6% 81% 9% 4%
Protein: 6.21 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 80.88 g
Water: 8.68 g
Other: 3.93 g
9% 8% 79% 2%
Protein: 9.4 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 8.28 g
Water: 78.66 g
Other: 2.26 g
Contains more Carbs +876.8%
Contains more Other +73.9%
Contains more Protein +51.4%
Contains more Fats +366.7%
Contains more Water +806.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agar Drumstick leaves Opinion
Net carbs 73.18g 6.28g Agar
Protein 6.21g 9.4g Drumstick leaves
Fats 0.3g 1.4g Drumstick leaves
Carbs 80.88g 8.28g Agar
Calories 306kcal 64kcal Agar
Sugar 2.97g Drumstick leaves
Fiber 7.7g 2g Agar
Calcium 625mg 185mg Agar
Iron 21.4mg 4mg Agar
Magnesium 770mg 42mg Agar
Phosphorus 52mg 112mg Drumstick leaves
Potassium 1125mg 337mg Agar
Sodium 102mg 9mg Drumstick leaves
Zinc 5.8mg 0.6mg Agar
Copper 0.61mg 0.105mg Agar
Manganese 4.3mg 1.063mg Agar
Selenium 7.4µg 0.9µg Agar
Vitamin A 0IU 7564IU Drumstick leaves
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 378µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin E 5mg Agar
Vitamin C 0mg 51.7mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.257mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B2 0.222mg 0.66mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B3 0.202mg 2.22mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B5 3.018mg 0.125mg Agar
Vitamin B6 0.303mg 1.2mg Drumstick leaves
Folate 580µg 40µg Agar
Vitamin K 24.4µg Agar
Tryptophan 0.144mg Drumstick leaves
Threonine 0.411mg Drumstick leaves
Isoleucine 0.451mg Drumstick leaves
Leucine 0.791mg Drumstick leaves
Lysine 0.537mg Drumstick leaves
Methionine 0.123mg Drumstick leaves
Phenylalanine 0.487mg Drumstick leaves
Valine 0.611mg Drumstick leaves
Histidine 0.196mg Drumstick leaves
Saturated Fat 0.061g Drumstick leaves
Omega-3 - EPA 0.087g Agar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g Agar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g Agar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Agar Drumstick leaves
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
75%
Agar
100%
Drumstick leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
264%
Agar
51%
Drumstick leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.061g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Agar
Agar 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Agar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170090/nutrients
  2. Drumstick leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168416/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.