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Agar vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Agar and Drumstick tree

  • Agar has more Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Folate, Calcium, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B5, and Potassium, while Drumstick tree has more Vitamin C.
  • Agar covers your daily need of Iron 263% more than Drumstick tree.
  • Agar contains 21 times more Calcium than Drumstick tree. While Agar contains 625mg of Calcium, Drumstick tree contains only 30mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seaweed, agar, dried and Drumstick pods, 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 +1983.3%
Contains more Iron +5844.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1611.1%
Contains more Potassium +144%
Contains more Zinc +1188.9%
Contains more Copper +626.2%
Contains more Manganese +1560.2%
Contains more Selenium +957.1%
Contains less Sodium -58.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 50
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 9% 14% 33% 22% 41% 6% 13% 28% 34% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1983.3%
Contains more Iron +5844.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1611.1%
Contains more Potassium +144%
Contains more Zinc +1188.9%
Contains more Copper +626.2%
Contains more Manganese +1560.2%
Contains more Selenium +957.1%
Contains less Sodium -58.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 50

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 B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +280.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +152.5%
Contains more Folate +1218.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +430%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +206.9%
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 5% 0% 0% 470% 14% 18% 12% 48% 28% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +280.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +152.5%
Contains more Folate +1218.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +430%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +206.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +195.7%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +848.2%
Contains more Other +305.2%
Contains more Water +916.1%
6% 81% 9% 4%
Protein: 6.21 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 80.88 g
Water: 8.68 g
Other: 3.93 g
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more Protein +195.7%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +848.2%
Contains more Other +305.2%
Contains more Water +916.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3300%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +277.8%
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3300%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +277.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agar Drumstick tree Opinion
Net carbs 73.18g 5.33g Agar
Protein 6.21g 2.1g Agar
Fats 0.3g 0.2g Agar
Carbs 80.88g 8.53g Agar
Calories 306kcal 37kcal Agar
Sugar 2.97g Drumstick tree
Fiber 7.7g 3.2g Agar
Calcium 625mg 30mg Agar
Iron 21.4mg 0.36mg Agar
Magnesium 770mg 45mg Agar
Phosphorus 52mg 50mg Agar
Potassium 1125mg 461mg Agar
Sodium 102mg 42mg Drumstick tree
Zinc 5.8mg 0.45mg Agar
Copper 0.61mg 0.084mg Agar
Manganese 4.3mg 0.259mg Agar
Selenium 7.4µg 0.7µg Agar
Vitamin A 0IU 74IU Drumstick tree
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin E 5mg Agar
Vitamin C 0mg 141mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.053mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B2 0.222mg 0.074mg Agar
Vitamin B3 0.202mg 0.62mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B5 3.018mg 0.794mg Agar
Vitamin B6 0.303mg 0.12mg Agar
Folate 580µg 44µg Agar
Vitamin K 24.4µg Agar
Saturated Fat 0.061g 0.033g Drumstick tree
Omega-3 - EPA 0.087g Agar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g 0.102g Drumstick tree
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.003g Agar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Agar Drumstick tree
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
75%
Agar
52%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
264%
Agar
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agar
Agar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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 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 tree - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170483/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.