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Chicory vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chicory and Drumstick tree

  • Drumstick tree is higher than Chicory in Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, Potassium, Manganese, and Vitamin B6.
  • Drumstick tree's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 154% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Chicory, witloof, 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.
Chicory
Chicory
1
:
9
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Calcium +57.9%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.3%
Contains more Potassium +118.5%
Contains more Zinc +181.3%
Contains more Copper +64.7%
Contains more Manganese +159%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Chicory
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 9% 8% 12% 19% 1% 5% 17% 14% 2%
Drumstick tree
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 14% 33% 22% 41% 6% 13% 28% 34% 4%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Calcium +57.9%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.3%
Contains more Potassium +118.5%
Contains more Zinc +181.3%
Contains more Copper +64.7%
Contains more Manganese +159%
Contains more Selenium +250%

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.
Chicory
Chicory
1
:
7
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17%
Contains more Vitamin A +155.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +4935.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +174.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +447.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.7%
Contains more Folate +18.9%
Chicory
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 10% 16% 7% 3% 9% 10% 28% 0% 0%
Drumstick tree
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 B1 +17%
Contains more Vitamin A +155.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +4935.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +174.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +447.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.7%
Contains more Folate +18.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicory
Chicory
1
:
4
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
Contains more Protein +133.3%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +113.3%
Contains more Other +102.1%
Equal in Water - 88.2
Chicory
4% 95%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Drumstick tree
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 Protein +133.3%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +113.3%
Contains more Other +102.1%
Equal in Water - 88.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicory
Chicory
2
:
1
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1366.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5000%
Chicory
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
Drumstick tree
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1366.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5000%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicory Drumstick tree Opinion
Net carbs 0.9g 5.33g Drumstick tree
Protein 0.9g 2.1g Drumstick tree
Fats 0.1g 0.2g Drumstick tree
Carbs 4g 8.53g Drumstick tree
Calories 17kcal 37kcal Drumstick tree
Fiber 3.1g 3.2g Drumstick tree
Calcium 19mg 30mg Drumstick tree
Iron 0.24mg 0.36mg Drumstick tree
Magnesium 10mg 45mg Drumstick tree
Phosphorus 26mg 50mg Drumstick tree
Potassium 211mg 461mg Drumstick tree
Sodium 2mg 42mg Chicory
Zinc 0.16mg 0.45mg Drumstick tree
Copper 0.051mg 0.084mg Drumstick tree
Manganese 0.1mg 0.259mg Drumstick tree
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin A 29IU 74IU Drumstick tree
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 4µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin C 2.8mg 141mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.062mg 0.053mg Chicory
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.074mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B3 0.16mg 0.62mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B5 0.145mg 0.794mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.12mg Drumstick tree
Folate 37µg 44µg Drumstick tree
Tryptophan 0.016mg Chicory
Threonine 0.025mg Chicory
Isoleucine 0.054mg Chicory
Leucine 0.039mg Chicory
Lysine 0.035mg Chicory
Methionine 0.005mg Chicory
Phenylalanine 0.022mg Chicory
Valine 0.041mg Chicory
Histidine 0.015mg Chicory
Saturated Fat 0.024g 0.033g Chicory
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.102g Drumstick tree
Polyunsaturated fat 0.044g 0.003g Chicory

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is better in case of low diet
Chicory Drumstick tree
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
7%
Chicory
52%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Chicory
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Chicory - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170404/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.