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Carrot vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Carrot and Drumstick tree

  • Carrot has more Vitamin A RAE, however, Drumstick tree has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, Folate, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Drumstick tree is 150% higher.
  • Drumstick tree has 209 times less Vitamin A RAE than Carrot. Carrot has 835µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Drumstick tree has 4µg.

Food types used in this article are Carrots, 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 +20%
Contains more Magnesium +275%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +44.1%
Contains less Sodium -39.1%
Contains more Zinc +87.5%
Contains more Copper +86.7%
Contains more Manganese +81.1%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Equal in Calcium - 30
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 14% 33% 22% 41% 6% 13% 28% 34% 4%
Contains more Iron +20%
Contains more Magnesium +275%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +44.1%
Contains less Sodium -39.1%
Contains more Zinc +87.5%
Contains more Copper +86.7%
Contains more Manganese +81.1%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Equal in Calcium - 30

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.
Carrot
6
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Contains more Vitamin A +22475.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more Vitamin C +2289.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +190.8%
Contains more Folate +131.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1003% 14% 0% 20% 17% 14% 19% 17% 32% 15% 0% 33%
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 A +22475.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more Vitamin C +2289.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +190.8%
Contains more Folate +131.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +20%
Contains more Carbs +12.3%
Contains more Protein +125.8%
Equal in Water - 88.2
Equal in Other - 0.97
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 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 Fats +20%
Contains more Carbs +12.3%
Contains more Protein +125.8%
Equal in Water - 88.2
Equal in Other - 0.97

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3800%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +628.6%
22% 8% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.117 g
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3800%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +628.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot Drumstick tree Opinion
Net carbs 6.78g 5.33g Carrot
Protein 0.93g 2.1g Drumstick tree
Fats 0.24g 0.2g Carrot
Carbs 9.58g 8.53g Carrot
Calories 41kcal 37kcal Carrot
Starch 1.43g Carrot
Fructose 0.55g Carrot
Sugar 4.74g Drumstick tree
Fiber 2.8g 3.2g Drumstick tree
Calcium 33mg 30mg Carrot
Iron 0.3mg 0.36mg Drumstick tree
Magnesium 12mg 45mg Drumstick tree
Phosphorus 35mg 50mg Drumstick tree
Potassium 320mg 461mg Drumstick tree
Sodium 69mg 42mg Drumstick tree
Zinc 0.24mg 0.45mg Drumstick tree
Copper 0.045mg 0.084mg Drumstick tree
Manganese 0.143mg 0.259mg Drumstick tree
Selenium 0.1µg 0.7µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin A 16706IU 74IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 835µg 4µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.66mg Carrot
Vitamin C 5.9mg 141mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.053mg Carrot
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.074mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 0.62mg Carrot
Vitamin B5 0.273mg 0.794mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.12mg Carrot
Folate 19µg 44µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin K 13.2µg Carrot
Tryptophan 0.012mg Carrot
Threonine 0.191mg Carrot
Isoleucine 0.077mg Carrot
Leucine 0.102mg Carrot
Lysine 0.101mg Carrot
Methionine 0.02mg Carrot
Phenylalanine 0.061mg Carrot
Valine 0.069mg Carrot
Histidine 0.04mg Carrot
Saturated Fat 0.037g 0.033g Drumstick tree
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.102g Drumstick tree
Polyunsaturated fat 0.117g 0.003g Carrot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carrot 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
98%
Carrot
52%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Carrot
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree 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 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. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/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.