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Borage vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Borage and Drumstick tree

  • Borage has more Iron, Vitamin A, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Copper, while Drumstick tree has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, and Folate.
  • Drumstick tree covers your daily need of Vitamin C 118% more than Borage.
  • Borage contains 53 times more Vitamin A than Drumstick tree. While Borage contains 210µg of Vitamin A, Drumstick tree contains only 4µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Borage, 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.
Borage
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 37% 28% 41% 124% 43% 5.5% 23% 10% 46% 4.9%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 32% 9% 41% 14% 28% 12% 21% 5.5% 34% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +210%
Contains more IronIron +816.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +54.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +34.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +125%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.5%
~equal in Potassium ~461mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~50mg

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.
Borage
4
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 117% 252% 0% 0% 15% 35% 17% 2.5% 19% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 470% 4.4% 0% 0% 13% 17% 12% 48% 28% 0% 0% 33% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5575.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +102.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +302.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1836.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +238.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Borage
3
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 93 g
Other: 1.44 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 FatsFats +250%
Contains more OtherOther +48.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +178.8%
~equal in Water ~88.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Borage
2
35% 43% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.109 g
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.003 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +106.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3533.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -80.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Borage Drumstick tree Opinion
Calories 21kcal 37kcal Drumstick tree
Protein 1.8g 2.1g Drumstick tree
Fats 0.7g 0.2g Borage
Vitamin C 35mg 141mg Drumstick tree
Net carbs 3.06g 5.33g Drumstick tree
Carbs 3.06g 8.53g Drumstick tree
Magnesium 52mg 45mg Borage
Calcium 93mg 30mg Borage
Potassium 470mg 461mg Borage
Iron 3.3mg 0.36mg Borage
Fiber 3.2g Drumstick tree
Copper 0.13mg 0.084mg Borage
Zinc 0.2mg 0.45mg Drumstick tree
Phosphorus 53mg 50mg Borage
Sodium 80mg 42mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin A 4200IU 74IU Borage
Vitamin A 210µg 4µg Borage
Manganese 0.349mg 0.259mg Borage
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Borage
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.053mg Borage
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.074mg Borage
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 0.62mg Borage
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.794mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.12mg Drumstick tree
Folate 13µg 44µg Drumstick tree
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.033g Drumstick tree
Monounsaturated Fat 0.211g 0.102g Borage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.003g Borage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Borage Drumstick tree
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
36%
Borage
48%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Borage
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.137g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Borage
Borage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Borage
Borage 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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Borage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170481/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.