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Drumstick leaves vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Drumstick leaves and Basil?

  • Drumstick leaves are richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, yet Basil is richer in Copper, and Folate.
  • Drumstick leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 80% higher.
  • Drumstick leaves have 9 times more Vitamin B2 than Basil. Drumstick leaves have 0.66mg of Vitamin B2, while Basil has 0.076mg.

We used Drumstick leaves, raw and Basil, fresh 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 56% 30% 150% 35% 16% 48% 1.2% 139% 4.9%
Basil
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 53% 26% 119% 128% 22% 24% 0.52% 150% 1.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.2%
Contains more IronIron +26.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +266.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +35%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.6%
~equal in Calcium ~177mg
~equal in Manganese ~1.148mg

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 172% 454% 0% 0% 64% 152% 42% 7.5% 277% 0% 0% 30% 0%
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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 60% 317% 16% 0% 8.5% 18% 17% 13% 36% 0% 1037% 51% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +187.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +655.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +768.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +146.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +674.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +67.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +70%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 8% 79% 2%
Protein: 9.4 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 8.28 g
Water: 78.66 g
Other: 2.26 g
Basil
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3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +198.4%
Contains more FatsFats +118.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +212.5%
Contains more OtherOther +50.7%
Contains more WaterWater +17%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drumstick leaves Basil Opinion
Calories 64kcal 23kcal Drumstick leaves
Protein 9.4g 3.15g Drumstick leaves
Fats 1.4g 0.64g Drumstick leaves
Vitamin C 51.7mg 18mg Drumstick leaves
Net carbs 6.28g 1.05g Drumstick leaves
Carbs 8.28g 2.65g Drumstick leaves
Magnesium 42mg 64mg Basil
Calcium 185mg 177mg Drumstick leaves
Potassium 337mg 295mg Drumstick leaves
Iron 4mg 3.17mg Drumstick leaves
Sugar 0.3g Drumstick leaves
Fiber 2g 1.6g Drumstick leaves
Copper 0.105mg 0.385mg Basil
Zinc 0.6mg 0.81mg Basil
Phosphorus 112mg 56mg Drumstick leaves
Sodium 9mg 4mg Basil
Vitamin A 7564IU 5275IU Drumstick leaves
Vitamin A RAE 378µg 264µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin E 0.8mg Basil
Manganese 1.063mg 1.148mg Basil
Selenium 0.9µg 0.3µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B1 0.257mg 0.034mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B2 0.66mg 0.076mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B3 2.22mg 0.902mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B5 0.125mg 0.209mg Basil
Vitamin B6 1.2mg 0.155mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin K 414.8µg Basil
Folate 40µg 68µg Basil
Choline 11.4mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.041g Drumstick leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g Basil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g Basil
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.039mg Drumstick leaves
Threonine 0.411mg 0.104mg Drumstick leaves
Isoleucine 0.451mg 0.104mg Drumstick leaves
Leucine 0.791mg 0.191mg Drumstick leaves
Lysine 0.537mg 0.11mg Drumstick leaves
Methionine 0.123mg 0.036mg Drumstick leaves
Phenylalanine 0.487mg 0.13mg Drumstick leaves
Valine 0.611mg 0.127mg Drumstick leaves
Histidine 0.196mg 0.051mg Drumstick leaves
Fructose 0.02g Basil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Drumstick leaves Basil
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
92%
Drumstick leaves
121%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Drumstick leaves
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/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.