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Drumstick leaves vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Drumstick leaves and Beetroot

  • Drumstick leaves have more Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Calcium, and Vitamin B3, however, Beetroot is richer in Folate.
  • Drumstick leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 87% more.
  • Drumstick leaves contain 189 times more Vitamin A RAE than Beetroot. Drumstick leaves contain 378µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Beetroot contains 2µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Drumstick leaves, raw and Beets, 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.
Contains more Calcium +1056.3%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +180%
Contains less Sodium -88.5%
Contains more Zinc +71.4%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Manganese +223.1%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Potassium - 325
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 5% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1056.3%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +180%
Contains less Sodium -88.5%
Contains more Zinc +71.4%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Manganese +223.1%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Potassium - 325

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 +22821.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +955.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +729%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +564.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1691%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24%
Contains more Folate +172.5%
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% 1% 0% 17% 8% 10% 7% 10% 16% 82% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +22821.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +955.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +729%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +564.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1691%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24%
Contains more Folate +172.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +483.9%
Contains more Fats +723.5%
Contains more Other +109.3%
Contains more Carbs +15.5%
Contains more Water +11.3%
9% 8% 79% 2%
Protein: 9.4 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 8.28 g
Water: 78.66 g
Other: 2.26 g
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Protein +483.9%
Contains more Fats +723.5%
Contains more Other +109.3%
Contains more Carbs +15.5%
Contains more Water +11.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drumstick leaves Beetroot Opinion
Net carbs 6.28g 6.76g Beetroot
Protein 9.4g 1.61g Drumstick leaves
Fats 1.4g 0.17g Drumstick leaves
Carbs 8.28g 9.56g Beetroot
Calories 64kcal 43kcal Drumstick leaves
Sugar 6.76g Drumstick leaves
Fiber 2g 2.8g Beetroot
Calcium 185mg 16mg Drumstick leaves
Iron 4mg 0.8mg Drumstick leaves
Magnesium 42mg 23mg Drumstick leaves
Phosphorus 112mg 40mg Drumstick leaves
Potassium 337mg 325mg Drumstick leaves
Sodium 9mg 78mg Drumstick leaves
Zinc 0.6mg 0.35mg Drumstick leaves
Copper 0.105mg 0.075mg Drumstick leaves
Manganese 1.063mg 0.329mg Drumstick leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin A 7564IU 33IU Drumstick leaves
Vitamin A RAE 378µg 2µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin E 0.04mg Beetroot
Vitamin C 51.7mg 4.9mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B1 0.257mg 0.031mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B2 0.66mg 0.04mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B3 2.22mg 0.334mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B5 0.125mg 0.155mg Beetroot
Vitamin B6 1.2mg 0.067mg Drumstick leaves
Folate 40µg 109µg Beetroot
Vitamin K 0.2µg Beetroot
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.019mg Drumstick leaves
Threonine 0.411mg 0.047mg Drumstick leaves
Isoleucine 0.451mg 0.048mg Drumstick leaves
Leucine 0.791mg 0.068mg Drumstick leaves
Lysine 0.537mg 0.058mg Drumstick leaves
Methionine 0.123mg 0.018mg Drumstick leaves
Phenylalanine 0.487mg 0.046mg Drumstick leaves
Valine 0.611mg 0.056mg Drumstick leaves
Histidine 0.196mg 0.021mg Drumstick leaves
Saturated Fat 0.027g Drumstick leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g Beetroot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g Beetroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Drumstick leaves Beetroot
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
12%
Beetroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Drumstick leaves
19%
Beetroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves 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 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. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/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.