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Drumstick leaves vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Drumstick leaves and Arrowroot different?

  • Drumstick leaves are higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Iron, Calcium, and Vitamin B1, however, Arrowroot is richer in Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Arrowroot is 75% higher.
  • Drumstick leaves contain 378 times more Vitamin A RAE than Arrowroot. While Drumstick leaves contain 378µg of Vitamin A RAE, Arrowroot contains only 1µg.

Drumstick leaves, raw and Arrowroot, raw are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Calcium +2983.3%
Contains more Iron +80.2%
Contains more Magnesium +68%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -65.4%
Contains more Manganese +510.9%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +34.7%
Contains more Copper +15.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.63
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 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Contains more Calcium +2983.3%
Contains more Iron +80.2%
Contains more Magnesium +68%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -65.4%
Contains more Manganese +510.9%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +34.7%
Contains more Copper +15.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.63

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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Contains more Vitamin A +39710.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +2621.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1018.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +351.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +133.6%
Contains more Folate +745%
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 2% 0% 0% 7% 36% 14% 32% 18% 62% 254% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +39710.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +2621.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1018.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +351.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +133.6%
Contains more Folate +745%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +121.7%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Other +59.2%
Contains more Carbs +61.7%
Equal in Water - 80.75
9% 8% 79% 2%
Protein: 9.4 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 8.28 g
Water: 78.66 g
Other: 2.26 g
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more Protein +121.7%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Other +59.2%
Contains more Carbs +61.7%
Equal in Water - 80.75

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 Arrowroot
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drumstick leaves Arrowroot Opinion
Net carbs 6.28g 12.09g Arrowroot
Protein 9.4g 4.24g Drumstick leaves
Fats 1.4g 0.2g Drumstick leaves
Carbs 8.28g 13.39g Arrowroot
Calories 64kcal 65kcal Arrowroot
Fiber 2g 1.3g Drumstick leaves
Calcium 185mg 6mg Drumstick leaves
Iron 4mg 2.22mg Drumstick leaves
Magnesium 42mg 25mg Drumstick leaves
Phosphorus 112mg 98mg Drumstick leaves
Potassium 337mg 454mg Arrowroot
Sodium 9mg 26mg Drumstick leaves
Zinc 0.6mg 0.63mg Arrowroot
Copper 0.105mg 0.121mg Arrowroot
Manganese 1.063mg 0.174mg Drumstick leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin A 7564IU 19IU Drumstick leaves
Vitamin A RAE 378µg 1µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin C 51.7mg 1.9mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B1 0.257mg 0.143mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B2 0.66mg 0.059mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B3 2.22mg 1.693mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B5 0.125mg 0.292mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B6 1.2mg 0.266mg Drumstick leaves
Folate 40µg 338µg Arrowroot
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 0.039g Drumstick leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g Arrowroot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g Arrowroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Drumstick leaves Arrowroot
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
100%
Drumstick leaves
35%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Drumstick leaves
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
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 cheaper?
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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. Drumstick leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168416/nutrients
  2. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.