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Drumstick leaves vs. Agar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Drumstick leaves and Agar

  • Drumstick leaves have more Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C, however, Agar is higher in Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B5, Copper, Zinc, and Calcium.
  • Agar covers your daily Iron needs 218% more than Drumstick leaves.

Food varieties used in this article are Drumstick leaves, raw and Seaweed, agar, dried.

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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 Phosphorus +115.4%
Contains less Sodium -91.2%
Contains more Calcium +237.8%
Contains more Iron +435%
Contains more Magnesium +1733.3%
Contains more Potassium +233.8%
Contains more Zinc +866.7%
Contains more Copper +481%
Contains more Manganese +304.5%
Contains more Selenium +722.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 150% 30% 48% 30% 2% 17% 35% 139% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 188% 803% 550% 23% 100% 14% 159% 204% 561% 41%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.4%
Contains less Sodium -91.2%
Contains more Calcium +237.8%
Contains more Iron +435%
Contains more Magnesium +1733.3%
Contains more Potassium +233.8%
Contains more Zinc +866.7%
Contains more Copper +481%
Contains more Manganese +304.5%
Contains more Selenium +722.2%

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.
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Agar
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2470%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +197.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +999%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +296%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2314.4%
Contains more Folate +1350%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 454% 0% 0% 173% 65% 153% 42% 8% 277% 30% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 100% 0% 0% 3% 52% 4% 182% 70% 435% 0% 61%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2470%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +197.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +999%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +296%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2314.4%
Contains more Folate +1350%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +51.4%
Contains more Fats +366.7%
Contains more Water +806.2%
Contains more Carbs +876.8%
Contains more Other +73.9%
9% 8% 79% 2%
Protein: 9.4 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 8.28 g
Water: 78.66 g
Other: 2.26 g
6% 81% 9% 4%
Protein: 6.21 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 80.88 g
Water: 8.68 g
Other: 3.93 g
Contains more Protein +51.4%
Contains more Fats +366.7%
Contains more Water +806.2%
Contains more Carbs +876.8%
Contains more Other +73.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drumstick leaves Agar Opinion
Net carbs 6.28g 73.18g Agar
Protein 9.4g 6.21g Drumstick leaves
Fats 1.4g 0.3g Drumstick leaves
Carbs 8.28g 80.88g Agar
Calories 64kcal 306kcal Agar
Sugar 2.97g Drumstick leaves
Fiber 2g 7.7g Agar
Calcium 185mg 625mg Agar
Iron 4mg 21.4mg Agar
Magnesium 42mg 770mg Agar
Phosphorus 112mg 52mg Drumstick leaves
Potassium 337mg 1125mg Agar
Sodium 9mg 102mg Drumstick leaves
Zinc 0.6mg 5.8mg Agar
Copper 0.105mg 0.61mg Agar
Manganese 1.063mg 4.3mg Agar
Selenium 0.9µg 7.4µg Agar
Vitamin A 7564IU 0IU Drumstick leaves
Vitamin A RAE 378µg 0µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin E 5mg Agar
Vitamin C 51.7mg 0mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B1 0.257mg 0.01mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B2 0.66mg 0.222mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B3 2.22mg 0.202mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B5 0.125mg 3.018mg Agar
Vitamin B6 1.2mg 0.303mg Drumstick leaves
Folate 40µg 580µg Agar
Vitamin K 24.4µg Agar
Tryptophan 0.144mg Drumstick leaves
Threonine 0.411mg Drumstick leaves
Isoleucine 0.451mg Drumstick leaves
Leucine 0.791mg Drumstick leaves
Lysine 0.537mg Drumstick leaves
Methionine 0.123mg Drumstick leaves
Phenylalanine 0.487mg Drumstick leaves
Valine 0.611mg Drumstick leaves
Histidine 0.196mg Drumstick leaves
Saturated Fat 0.061g Drumstick leaves
Omega-3 - EPA 0.087g Agar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g Agar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g Agar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Drumstick leaves Agar
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
100%
Drumstick leaves
75%
Agar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Drumstick leaves
264%
Agar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.061g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Agar
Agar 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Drumstick leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168416/nutrients
  2. Agar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170090/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.