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Butterbur vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Butterbur and Drumstick tree?

  • Butterbur is richer in Calcium, and Potassium, yet Drumstick tree is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Folate, Magnesium, and Phosphorus.
  • Drumstick tree's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 122% higher.
  • Butterbur has 3 times more Calcium than Drumstick tree. Butterbur has 103mg of Calcium, while Drumstick tree has 30mg.

We used Butterbur, (fuki), raw and Drumstick pods, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 31% 58% 3.8% 34% 4.4% 5.1% 0.91% 36% 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 CalciumCalcium +243.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +221.4%
Contains more IronIron +260%
Contains more ZincZinc +181.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +316.7%
~equal in Manganese ~0.259mg

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.
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 105% 3% 0% 0% 5% 4.6% 3.8% 1.9% 22% 0% 0% 7.5% 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 CVitamin C +347.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +48%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +165%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +270%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2381.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more FolateFolate +340%
~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
4% 95%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 3.61 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 1.46 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 OtherOther +50.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +438.5%
Contains more FatsFats +400%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +136.3%
~equal in Water ~88.2g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterbur Drumstick tree Opinion
Calories 14kcal 37kcal Drumstick tree
Protein 0.39g 2.1g Drumstick tree
Fats 0.04g 0.2g Drumstick tree
Vitamin C 31.5mg 141mg Drumstick tree
Net carbs 3.61g 5.33g Drumstick tree
Carbs 3.61g 8.53g Drumstick tree
Magnesium 14mg 45mg Drumstick tree
Calcium 103mg 30mg Butterbur
Potassium 655mg 461mg Butterbur
Iron 0.1mg 0.36mg Drumstick tree
Fiber 3.2g Drumstick tree
Copper 0.103mg 0.084mg Butterbur
Zinc 0.16mg 0.45mg Drumstick tree
Phosphorus 12mg 50mg Drumstick tree
Sodium 7mg 42mg Butterbur
Vitamin A 50IU 74IU Drumstick tree
Vitamin A 3µg 4µg Drumstick tree
Manganese 0.274mg 0.259mg Butterbur
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Butterbur
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.053mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.074mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.62mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B5 0.032mg 0.794mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.12mg Drumstick tree
Folate 10µg 44µg Drumstick tree
Saturated Fat 0.033g Butterbur
Monounsaturated Fat 0.102g Drumstick tree
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g Drumstick tree

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Butterbur 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
12%
Butterbur
48%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Butterbur
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterbur
Butterbur contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterbur
Butterbur 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 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 minerals?
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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. Butterbur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170385/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.