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Drumstick leaves vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Drumstick leaves and Chinese broccoli

  • Drumstick leaves have more Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, while Chinese broccoli have more Folate.
  • Drumstick leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 87% higher.
  • Chinese broccoli contains 7 times less Iron than Drumstick leaves. Drumstick leaves contain 4mg of Iron, while Chinese broccoli contains 0.56mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Drumstick leaves, raw and Broccoli, chinese, cooked.

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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 +85%
Contains more Iron +614.3%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +173.2%
Contains more Potassium +29.1%
Contains more Zinc +53.8%
Contains more Copper +72.1%
Contains more Manganese +302.7%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Selenium +44.4%
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 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Contains more Calcium +85%
Contains more Iron +614.3%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +173.2%
Contains more Potassium +29.1%
Contains more Zinc +53.8%
Contains more Copper +72.1%
Contains more Manganese +302.7%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Selenium +44.4%

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 +361.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +352.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +408%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.2%
Contains more Folate +147.5%
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 99% 10% 0% 94% 24% 34% 9% 10% 17% 75% 0% 212%
Contains more Vitamin A +361.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +352.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +408%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.2%
Contains more Folate +147.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +724.6%
Contains more Fats +94.4%
Contains more Carbs +117.3%
Contains more Other +186.1%
Contains more Water +18.9%
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% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Protein +724.6%
Contains more Fats +94.4%
Contains more Carbs +117.3%
Contains more Other +186.1%
Contains more Water +18.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drumstick leaves Chinese broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 6.28g 1.31g Drumstick leaves
Protein 9.4g 1.14g Drumstick leaves
Fats 1.4g 0.72g Drumstick leaves
Carbs 8.28g 3.81g Drumstick leaves
Calories 64kcal 22kcal Drumstick leaves
Sugar 0.84g Drumstick leaves
Fiber 2g 2.5g Chinese broccoli
Calcium 185mg 100mg Drumstick leaves
Iron 4mg 0.56mg Drumstick leaves
Magnesium 42mg 18mg Drumstick leaves
Phosphorus 112mg 41mg Drumstick leaves
Potassium 337mg 261mg Drumstick leaves
Sodium 9mg 7mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.6mg 0.39mg Drumstick leaves
Copper 0.105mg 0.061mg Drumstick leaves
Manganese 1.063mg 0.264mg Drumstick leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 1.3µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 7564IU 1638IU Drumstick leaves
Vitamin A RAE 378µg 82µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin E 0.48mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 51.7mg 28.2mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B1 0.257mg 0.095mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B2 0.66mg 0.146mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B3 2.22mg 0.437mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B5 0.125mg 0.159mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B6 1.2mg 0.07mg Drumstick leaves
Folate 40µg 99µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
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 0.11g Drumstick leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Drumstick leaves Chinese 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
48%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Drumstick leaves
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
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 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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.