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Beetroot vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Beetroot and Drumstick tree

  • Beetroot is richer in Folate, and Iron, while Drumstick tree is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, and Magnesium.
  • Drumstick tree covers your daily Vitamin C needs 151% more than Beetroot.
  • Beetroot has 2 times more Folate than Drumstick tree. Beetroot has 109µg of Folate, while Drumstick tree has 44µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beets, raw 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 Iron +122.2%
Contains more Manganese +27%
Contains more Calcium +87.5%
Contains more Magnesium +95.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains more Potassium +41.8%
Contains less Sodium -46.2%
Contains more Zinc +28.6%
Contains more Copper +12%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 14% 33% 22% 41% 6% 13% 28% 34% 4%
Contains more Iron +122.2%
Contains more Manganese +27%
Contains more Calcium +87.5%
Contains more Magnesium +95.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains more Potassium +41.8%
Contains less Sodium -46.2%
Contains more Zinc +28.6%
Contains more Copper +12%
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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Contains more Folate +147.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +124.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +2777.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +412.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 1% 0% 17% 8% 10% 7% 10% 16% 82% 0% 1%
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 Folate +147.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +124.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +2777.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +412.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +12.1%
Contains more Other +11.3%
Contains more Protein +30.4%
Contains more Fats +17.6%
Equal in Water - 88.2
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 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 Carbs +12.1%
Contains more Other +11.3%
Contains more Protein +30.4%
Contains more Fats +17.6%
Equal in Water - 88.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1900%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +218.8%
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1900%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +218.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beetroot Drumstick tree Opinion
Net carbs 6.76g 5.33g Beetroot
Protein 1.61g 2.1g Drumstick tree
Fats 0.17g 0.2g Drumstick tree
Carbs 9.56g 8.53g Beetroot
Calories 43kcal 37kcal Beetroot
Sugar 6.76g Drumstick tree
Fiber 2.8g 3.2g Drumstick tree
Calcium 16mg 30mg Drumstick tree
Iron 0.8mg 0.36mg Beetroot
Magnesium 23mg 45mg Drumstick tree
Phosphorus 40mg 50mg Drumstick tree
Potassium 325mg 461mg Drumstick tree
Sodium 78mg 42mg Drumstick tree
Zinc 0.35mg 0.45mg Drumstick tree
Copper 0.075mg 0.084mg Drumstick tree
Manganese 0.329mg 0.259mg Beetroot
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 33IU 74IU Drumstick tree
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 4µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin E 0.04mg Beetroot
Vitamin C 4.9mg 141mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.053mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.074mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B3 0.334mg 0.62mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.794mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.12mg Drumstick tree
Folate 109µg 44µg Beetroot
Vitamin K 0.2µg Beetroot
Tryptophan 0.019mg Beetroot
Threonine 0.047mg Beetroot
Isoleucine 0.048mg Beetroot
Leucine 0.068mg Beetroot
Lysine 0.058mg Beetroot
Methionine 0.018mg Beetroot
Phenylalanine 0.046mg Beetroot
Valine 0.056mg Beetroot
Histidine 0.021mg Beetroot
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.033g Beetroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 0.102g Drumstick tree
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g 0.003g Beetroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beetroot 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
12%
Beetroot
52%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Beetroot
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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 is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/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.