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Cardoon vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cardoon and Drumstick tree

  • Cardoon has more Copper, and Folate, however, Drumstick tree is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, and Fiber.
  • Drumstick tree's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 154% more.
  • Cardoon contains 4 times more Sodium than Drumstick tree. Cardoon contains 170mg of Sodium, while Drumstick tree contains 42mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cardoon, 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 +133.3%
Contains more Iron +94.4%
Contains more Copper +175%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.4%
Contains more Potassium +15.3%
Contains less Sodium -75.3%
Contains more Zinc +164.7%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Equal in Magnesium - 45
Equal in Manganese - 0.259
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 27% 30% 10% 36% 23% 5% 77% 34% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 14% 33% 22% 41% 6% 13% 28% 34% 4%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +94.4%
Contains more Copper +175%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.4%
Contains more Potassium +15.3%
Contains less Sodium -75.3%
Contains more Zinc +164.7%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Equal in Magnesium - 45
Equal in Manganese - 0.259

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 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +6950%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +165%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.12
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 5% 7% 6% 21% 27% 51% 0% 0%
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 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +6950%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +165%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.12

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +16.5%
Contains more Protein +200%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +109.6%
Equal in Water - 88.2
4% 94%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.07 g
Water: 94 g
Other: 1.13 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 Other +16.5%
Contains more Protein +200%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +109.6%
Equal in Water - 88.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1266.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +466.7%
16% 26% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1266.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +466.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cardoon Drumstick tree Opinion
Net carbs 2.47g 5.33g Drumstick tree
Protein 0.7g 2.1g Drumstick tree
Fats 0.1g 0.2g Drumstick tree
Carbs 4.07g 8.53g Drumstick tree
Calories 17kcal 37kcal Drumstick tree
Fiber 1.6g 3.2g Drumstick tree
Calcium 70mg 30mg Cardoon
Iron 0.7mg 0.36mg Cardoon
Magnesium 42mg 45mg Drumstick tree
Phosphorus 23mg 50mg Drumstick tree
Potassium 400mg 461mg Drumstick tree
Sodium 170mg 42mg Drumstick tree
Zinc 0.17mg 0.45mg Drumstick tree
Copper 0.231mg 0.084mg Cardoon
Manganese 0.256mg 0.259mg Drumstick tree
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin A 0IU 74IU Drumstick tree
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin C 2mg 141mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.053mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.074mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.62mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.794mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.12mg Drumstick tree
Folate 68µg 44µg Cardoon
Saturated Fat 0.011g 0.033g Cardoon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g 0.102g Drumstick tree
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 0.003g Cardoon

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Cardoon Drumstick tree
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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
10%
Cardoon
52%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Cardoon
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree contains less Sodium (difference - 128mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)
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. Cardoon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169981/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.