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Drumstick leaves vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Drumstick leaves and Broccoli

  • Drumstick leaves have more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Calcium, and Vitamin B3, however, Broccoli is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5.
  • Drumstick leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 79% more.
  • Drumstick leaves contain 12 times more Vitamin A RAE than Broccoli. Drumstick leaves contain 378µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Broccoli contains 31µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Drumstick leaves, raw and Broccoli, 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 +293.6%
Contains more Iron +447.9%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.7%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%
Contains more Zinc +46.3%
Contains more Copper +114.3%
Contains more Manganese +406.2%
Contains more Selenium +177.8%
Equal in Potassium - 316
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 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Contains more Calcium +293.6%
Contains more Iron +447.9%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.7%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%
Contains more Zinc +46.3%
Contains more Copper +114.3%
Contains more Manganese +406.2%
Contains more Selenium +177.8%
Equal in Potassium - 316

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 +1114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +262%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +464.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +247.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +585.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +358.4%
Contains more Folate +57.5%
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 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
Contains more Vitamin A +1114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +262%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +464.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +247.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +585.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +358.4%
Contains more Folate +57.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +233.3%
Contains more Fats +278.4%
Contains more Carbs +24.7%
Contains more Other +159.8%
Contains more Water +13.5%
9% 8% 79% 2%
Protein: 9.4 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 8.28 g
Water: 78.66 g
Other: 2.26 g
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more Protein +233.3%
Contains more Fats +278.4%
Contains more Carbs +24.7%
Contains more Other +159.8%
Contains more Water +13.5%

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 Broccoli
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 Broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 6.28g 4.04g Drumstick leaves
Protein 9.4g 2.82g Drumstick leaves
Fats 1.4g 0.37g Drumstick leaves
Carbs 8.28g 6.64g Drumstick leaves
Calories 64kcal 34kcal Drumstick leaves
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g Drumstick leaves
Fiber 2g 2.6g Broccoli
Calcium 185mg 47mg Drumstick leaves
Iron 4mg 0.73mg Drumstick leaves
Magnesium 42mg 21mg Drumstick leaves
Phosphorus 112mg 66mg Drumstick leaves
Potassium 337mg 316mg Drumstick leaves
Sodium 9mg 33mg Drumstick leaves
Zinc 0.6mg 0.41mg Drumstick leaves
Copper 0.105mg 0.049mg Drumstick leaves
Manganese 1.063mg 0.21mg Drumstick leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 2.5µg Broccoli
Vitamin A 7564IU 623IU Drumstick leaves
Vitamin A RAE 378µg 31µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin E 0.78mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 51.7mg 89.2mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.257mg 0.071mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B2 0.66mg 0.117mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B3 2.22mg 0.639mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B5 0.125mg 0.573mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 1.2mg 0.175mg Drumstick leaves
Folate 40µg 63µg Broccoli
Vitamin K 101.6µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.033mg Drumstick leaves
Threonine 0.411mg 0.088mg Drumstick leaves
Isoleucine 0.451mg 0.079mg Drumstick leaves
Leucine 0.791mg 0.129mg Drumstick leaves
Lysine 0.537mg 0.135mg Drumstick leaves
Methionine 0.123mg 0.038mg Drumstick leaves
Phenylalanine 0.487mg 0.117mg Drumstick leaves
Valine 0.611mg 0.125mg Drumstick leaves
Histidine 0.196mg 0.059mg Drumstick leaves
Saturated Fat 0.039g Drumstick leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g Broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Drumstick leaves Broccoli
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
65%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Drumstick leaves
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
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 - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.