Basil vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between basil and drumstick tree
- Basil has more manganese, iron, copper, vitamin A, calcium, and folate; however, drumstick tree has more vitamin C, vitamin B5, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for drumstick tree is 137% higher.
- Drumstick tree has 66 times less vitamin A than basil. Basil has 264µg of vitamin A, while drumstick tree has 4µg.
- Basil has a higher glycemic index than drumstick tree.
Food types used in this article are Basil, fresh 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +490% |
| Contains more IronIron | +780.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +358.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +80% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +343.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +56.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +133.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6500% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +45.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +29.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +54.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +683.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +55.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +279.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.15 g
Fats:
0.64 g
Carbs:
2.65 g
Water:
92.06 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
2.1 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
8.53 g
Water:
88.2 g
Other:
0.97 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +50% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +220% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +54.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +221.9% |
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Water
~88.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.389 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.003 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12866.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -19.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 346% | |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 141mg | 137% |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.259mg | 39% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 0.36mg | 35% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.084mg | 33% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 4µg | 29% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 30mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.794mg | 12% |
| Folate | 68µg | 44µg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 3.2g | 6% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 461mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 45mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.45mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 0.003g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.12mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 0.62mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 8.53g | 2% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 42mg | 2% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 2% | |
| Protein | 3.15g | 2.1g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.053mg | 2% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 37kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 50mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 0.2g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 5.33g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.033g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.102g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
104%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick tree is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)