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Dandelion greens vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Dandelion greens and Drumstick tree?

  • Dandelion greens are higher in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Copper, yet Drumstick tree is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5.
  • Drumstick tree's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 118% more.
  • Dandelion greens have 127 times more Vitamin A RAE than Drumstick tree. While Dandelion greens have 508µg of Vitamin A RAE, Drumstick tree has only 4µg.

We used Dandelion greens, raw and Drumstick pods, raw types in this article.

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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.
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
5
:
5
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
Contains more Calcium +523.3%
Contains more Iron +761.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +32%
Contains more Copper +103.6%
Contains more Manganese +32%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +16.1%
Contains less Sodium -44.7%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Equal in Zinc - 0.45
Dandelion greens
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 117% 26% 29% 36% 10% 12% 57% 45% 3%
Drumstick tree
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 14% 33% 22% 41% 6% 13% 28% 34% 4%
Contains more Calcium +523.3%
Contains more Iron +761.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +32%
Contains more Copper +103.6%
Contains more Manganese +32%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +16.1%
Contains less Sodium -44.7%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Equal in Zinc - 0.45

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.
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
7
:
3
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
Contains more Vitamin A +13631.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +258.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +251.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +302.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +845.2%
Contains more Folate +63%
Dandelion greens
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 610% 69% 0% 117% 48% 60% 16% 6% 58% 21% 0% 1946%
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 A +13631.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +258.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +251.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +302.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +845.2%
Contains more Folate +63%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
4
:
1
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
Contains more Protein +28.6%
Contains more Fats +250%
Contains more Other +85.6%
Equal in Carbs - 8.53
Equal in Water - 88.2
Dandelion greens
3% 9% 86% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 85.6 g
Other: 1.8 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 +28.6%
Contains more Fats +250%
Contains more Other +85.6%
Equal in Carbs - 8.53
Equal in Water - 88.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
1
:
2
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10100%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +628.6%
Dandelion greens
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Drumstick tree
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10100%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.6%
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.
Dandelion greens Drumstick tree
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dandelion greens Drumstick tree Opinion
Net carbs 5.7g 5.33g Dandelion greens
Protein 2.7g 2.1g Dandelion greens
Fats 0.7g 0.2g Dandelion greens
Carbs 9.2g 8.53g Dandelion greens
Calories 45kcal 37kcal Dandelion greens
Sugar 0.71g Drumstick tree
Fiber 3.5g 3.2g Dandelion greens
Calcium 187mg 30mg Dandelion greens
Iron 3.1mg 0.36mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 36mg 45mg Drumstick tree
Phosphorus 66mg 50mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 397mg 461mg Drumstick tree
Sodium 76mg 42mg Drumstick tree
Zinc 0.41mg 0.45mg Drumstick tree
Copper 0.171mg 0.084mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.342mg 0.259mg Dandelion greens
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin A 10161IU 74IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 508µg 4µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 3.44mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 35mg 141mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.053mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.074mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.806mg 0.62mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.794mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.251mg 0.12mg Dandelion greens
Folate 27µg 44µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin K 778.4µg Dandelion greens
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.033g Drumstick tree
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.102g Drumstick tree
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.003g Dandelion greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Dandelion greens 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
246%
Dandelion greens
52%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Dandelion greens
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.137g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens 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?
?
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. Dandelion greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169226/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.