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Chives vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chives and Drumstick tree?

  • Chives are richer in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Folate, Copper, and Calcium, yet Drumstick tree is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5.
  • Drumstick tree's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 92% higher.
  • Chives have 55 times more Vitamin A RAE than Drumstick tree. Chives have 218µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Drumstick tree has 4µg.

We used Chives, 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.
Contains more Calcium +206.7%
Contains more Iron +344.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +16%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +24.4%
Contains more Copper +86.9%
Contains more Manganese +44%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +55.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 45
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 60% 30% 25% 27% 1% 16% 53% 49% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 14% 33% 22% 41% 6% 13% 28% 34% 4%
Contains more Calcium +206.7%
Contains more Iron +344.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +16%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +24.4%
Contains more Copper +86.9%
Contains more Manganese +44%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +55.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 45

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.
Chives
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Contains more Vitamin A +5782.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more Folate +138.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +142.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +145.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.62
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 262% 5% 0% 194% 20% 27% 13% 20% 32% 79% 0% 532%
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 +5782.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more Folate +138.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +142.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +145.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.62

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +55.7%
Contains more Fats +265%
Contains more Carbs +96.1%
Equal in Water - 88.2
Equal in Other - 0.97
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 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 Protein +55.7%
Contains more Fats +265%
Contains more Carbs +96.1%
Equal in Water - 88.2
Equal in Other - 0.97

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8800%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.102
29% 19% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.146 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.267 g
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8800%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.102

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chives Drumstick tree Opinion
Net carbs 1.85g 5.33g Drumstick tree
Protein 3.27g 2.1g Chives
Fats 0.73g 0.2g Chives
Carbs 4.35g 8.53g Drumstick tree
Calories 30kcal 37kcal Drumstick tree
Sugar 1.85g Drumstick tree
Fiber 2.5g 3.2g Drumstick tree
Calcium 92mg 30mg Chives
Iron 1.6mg 0.36mg Chives
Magnesium 42mg 45mg Drumstick tree
Phosphorus 58mg 50mg Chives
Potassium 296mg 461mg Drumstick tree
Sodium 3mg 42mg Chives
Zinc 0.56mg 0.45mg Chives
Copper 0.157mg 0.084mg Chives
Manganese 0.373mg 0.259mg Chives
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Chives
Vitamin A 4353IU 74IU Chives
Vitamin A RAE 218µg 4µg Chives
Vitamin E 0.21mg Chives
Vitamin C 58.1mg 141mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.053mg Chives
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.074mg Chives
Vitamin B3 0.647mg 0.62mg Chives
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.794mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.12mg Chives
Folate 105µg 44µg Chives
Vitamin K 212.7µg Chives
Tryptophan 0.037mg Chives
Threonine 0.128mg Chives
Isoleucine 0.139mg Chives
Leucine 0.195mg Chives
Lysine 0.163mg Chives
Methionine 0.036mg Chives
Phenylalanine 0.105mg Chives
Valine 0.145mg Chives
Histidine 0.057mg Chives
Saturated Fat 0.146g 0.033g Drumstick tree
Monounsaturated Fat 0.095g 0.102g Drumstick tree
Polyunsaturated fat 0.267g 0.003g Chives

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chives 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%
Chives
52%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Chives
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.85g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.113g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chives
Chives is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chives
Chives is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Chives - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169994/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.