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Burdock root vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Burdock root and Drumstick tree

  • Burdock root has more Vitamin B6, and Iron, however, Drumstick tree has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Drumstick tree is 153% higher.
  • Drumstick tree has 2 times less Iron than Burdock root. Burdock root has 0.8mg of Iron, while Drumstick tree has 0.36mg.

Food types used in this article are Burdock root, 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 Calcium +36.7%
Contains more Iron +122.2%
Contains less Sodium -88.1%
Contains more Magnesium +18.4%
Contains more Potassium +49.7%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%
Contains more Manganese +11.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 50
Equal in Copper - 0.084
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 30% 28% 22% 28% 1% 10% 26% 31% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 14% 33% 22% 41% 6% 13% 28% 34% 4%
Contains more Calcium +36.7%
Contains more Iron +122.2%
Contains less Sodium -88.1%
Contains more Magnesium +18.4%
Contains more Potassium +49.7%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%
Contains more Manganese +11.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 50
Equal in Copper - 0.084
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 Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +4600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +430%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147.4%
Contains more Folate +91.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 10% 3% 7% 6% 20% 56% 18% 0% 4%
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 B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +4600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +430%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147.4%
Contains more Folate +91.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +103.3%
Contains more Protein +37.3%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Water +10.1%
Equal in Other - 0.97
17% 80%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 17.34 g
Water: 80.09 g
Other: 0.89 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 +103.3%
Contains more Protein +37.3%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Water +10.1%
Equal in Other - 0.97

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1866.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +175.7%
21% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1866.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +175.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burdock root Drumstick tree Opinion
Net carbs 14.04g 5.33g Burdock root
Protein 1.53g 2.1g Drumstick tree
Fats 0.15g 0.2g Drumstick tree
Carbs 17.34g 8.53g Burdock root
Calories 72kcal 37kcal Burdock root
Sugar 2.9g Drumstick tree
Fiber 3.3g 3.2g Burdock root
Calcium 41mg 30mg Burdock root
Iron 0.8mg 0.36mg Burdock root
Magnesium 38mg 45mg Drumstick tree
Phosphorus 51mg 50mg Burdock root
Potassium 308mg 461mg Drumstick tree
Sodium 5mg 42mg Burdock root
Zinc 0.33mg 0.45mg Drumstick tree
Copper 0.077mg 0.084mg Drumstick tree
Manganese 0.232mg 0.259mg Drumstick tree
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 0IU 74IU Drumstick tree
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin E 0.38mg Burdock root
Vitamin C 3mg 141mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.053mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.074mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.62mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.794mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.12mg Burdock root
Folate 23µg 44µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin K 1.6µg Burdock root
Tryptophan 0.006mg Burdock root
Threonine 0.026mg Burdock root
Isoleucine 0.03mg Burdock root
Leucine 0.032mg Burdock root
Lysine 0.067mg Burdock root
Methionine 0.009mg Burdock root
Phenylalanine 0.033mg Burdock root
Valine 0.033mg Burdock root
Histidine 0.031mg Burdock root
Saturated Fat 0.025g 0.033g Burdock root
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g 0.102g Drumstick tree
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.003g Burdock root

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Burdock root 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
11%
Burdock root
52%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Burdock root
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burdock root
Burdock root contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Burdock root
Burdock root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burdock root
Burdock root is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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 ($)

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. Burdock root - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169974/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.