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Corn grain vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between corn grain and drumstick tree

  • Corn grain has more vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B1, selenium, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B3, and fiber; however, drumstick tree has more vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for drumstick tree is 157% higher.
  • Drumstick tree has 22 times less selenium than corn grain. Corn grain has 15.5µg of selenium, while drumstick tree has 0.7µg.
  • Corn grain has a higher glycemic index than drumstick tree.

Food types used in this article are Corn grain, yellow 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 91% 2.1% 25% 102% 105% 60% 90% 4.6% 63% 85%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +182.2%
Contains more IronIron +652.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +273.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +391.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +320%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +87.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2114.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +328.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.6%

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 0% 3.7% 9.8% 0% 96% 46% 68% 25% 144% 0% 0.75% 14% 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% 1.3% 0% 0% 13% 17% 12% 48% 28% 0% 0% 33% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +175%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +626.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +171.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +485%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +418.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +87.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +131.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 5% 74% 10%
Protein: 9.42 g
Fats: 4.74 g
Carbs: 74.26 g
Water: 10.37 g
Other: 1.21 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 ProteinProtein +348.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2270%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +770.6%
Contains more OtherOther +24.7%
Contains more WaterWater +750.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 31% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.667 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.251 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.163 g
24% 74% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.003 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1126.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +72000%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn grain Drumstick tree DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 141mg 157%
Vitamin B6 0.622mg 0.12mg 39%
Iron 2.71mg 0.36mg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.385mg 0.053mg 28%
Selenium 15.5µg 0.7µg 27%
Copper 0.314mg 0.084mg 26%
Phosphorus 210mg 50mg 23%
Carbs 74.26g 8.53g 22%
Magnesium 127mg 45mg 20%
Vitamin B3 3.627mg 0.62mg 19%
Zinc 2.21mg 0.45mg 16%
Calories 365kcal 37kcal 16%
Fiber 7.3g 3.2g 16%
Protein 9.42g 2.1g 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.163g 0.003g 14%
Manganese 0.485mg 0.259mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.201mg 0.074mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.794mg 7%
Fats 4.74g 0.2g 7%
Folate 19µg 44µg 6%
Potassium 287mg 461mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.667g 0.033g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.251g 0.102g 3%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 3%
Calcium 7mg 30mg 2%
Vitamin A 11µg 4µg 1%
Net carbs 66.96g 5.33g N/A
Sugar 0.64g N/A
Sodium 35mg 42mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0%
Threonine 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.337mg 0%
Leucine 1.155mg 0%
Lysine 0.265mg 0%
Methionine 0.197mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.463mg 0%
Valine 0.477mg 0%
Histidine 0.287mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn grain 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
31%
Corn grain
48%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corn grain
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.634g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grain
Corn grain contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn grain
Corn grain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn grain
Corn grain is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Corn grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170288/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.