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Drumstick leaves vs. Brussels sprout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Drumstick leaves and Brussels sprout

  • Drumstick leaves have more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, however, Brussels sprout is richer in Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Drumstick leaves covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 75% more than Brussels sprout.
  • Brussels sprout has 10 times less Vitamin A RAE than Drumstick leaves. Drumstick leaves have 378µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Brussels sprout has 38µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Drumstick leaves, raw and Brussels sprouts, 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 +340.5%
Contains more Iron +185.7%
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.3%
Contains less Sodium -64%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +215.4%
Contains more Potassium +15.4%
Contains more Selenium +77.8%
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 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Contains more Calcium +340.5%
Contains more Iron +185.7%
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.3%
Contains less Sodium -64%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +215.4%
Contains more Potassium +15.4%
Contains more Selenium +77.8%

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 +903.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +84.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +198%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +447.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147.2%
Contains more Folate +52.5%
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 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
Contains more Vitamin A +903.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +84.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +198%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +447.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147.2%
Contains more Folate +52.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +178.1%
Contains more Fats +366.7%
Contains more Other +65%
Equal in Carbs - 8.95
Equal in Water - 86
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% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more Protein +178.1%
Contains more Fats +366.7%
Contains more Other +65%
Equal in Carbs - 8.95
Equal in Water - 86

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 Brussels sprout
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 Brussels sprout Opinion
Net carbs 6.28g 5.15g Drumstick leaves
Protein 9.4g 3.38g Drumstick leaves
Fats 1.4g 0.3g Drumstick leaves
Carbs 8.28g 8.95g Brussels sprout
Calories 64kcal 43kcal Drumstick leaves
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g Drumstick leaves
Fiber 2g 3.8g Brussels sprout
Calcium 185mg 42mg Drumstick leaves
Iron 4mg 1.4mg Drumstick leaves
Magnesium 42mg 23mg Drumstick leaves
Phosphorus 112mg 69mg Drumstick leaves
Potassium 337mg 389mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 9mg 25mg Drumstick leaves
Zinc 0.6mg 0.42mg Drumstick leaves
Copper 0.105mg 0.07mg Drumstick leaves
Manganese 1.063mg 0.337mg Drumstick leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 1.6µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 7564IU 754IU Drumstick leaves
Vitamin A RAE 378µg 38µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin E 0.88mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 51.7mg 85mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.257mg 0.139mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B2 0.66mg 0.09mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B3 2.22mg 0.745mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B5 0.125mg 0.309mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B6 1.2mg 0.219mg Drumstick leaves
Folate 40µg 61µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin K 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.037mg Drumstick leaves
Threonine 0.411mg 0.12mg Drumstick leaves
Isoleucine 0.451mg 0.132mg Drumstick leaves
Leucine 0.791mg 0.152mg Drumstick leaves
Lysine 0.537mg 0.154mg Drumstick leaves
Methionine 0.123mg 0.032mg Drumstick leaves
Phenylalanine 0.487mg 0.098mg Drumstick leaves
Valine 0.611mg 0.155mg Drumstick leaves
Histidine 0.196mg 0.076mg Drumstick leaves
Saturated Fat 0.062g Drumstick leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g Brussels sprout
Polyunsaturated fat 153g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Drumstick leaves Brussels sprout
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
81%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Drumstick leaves
24%
Brussels sprout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.062g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.