Drumstick leaves vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between drumstick leaves and fireweed?
- Drumstick leaves are higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and vitamin A, yet fireweed is higher in manganese, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B5, calcium, and copper.
- Fireweed's daily need coverage for manganese is 245% more.
- Drumstick leaves have 24 times more vitamin C than fireweed. While drumstick leaves have 51.7mg of vitamin C, fireweed has only 2.2mg.
We used Drumstick leaves, raw and Fireweed, leaves, raw types in this article.
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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 IronIron | +66.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +271.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +131.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +46.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +204.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +343.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +530.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2250% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +110% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +678.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +381.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +89.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +110.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +984.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +180% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.4 g
Fats:
1.4 g
Carbs:
8.28 g
Water:
78.66 g
Other:
2.26 g
Protein:
4.71 g
Fats:
2.75 g
Carbs:
19.22 g
Water:
70.78 g
Other:
2.54 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +99.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +96.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +132.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.4% |
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Water
~70.78g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated fat | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.063mg | 6.704mg | 245% |
| Vitamin C | 51.7mg | 2.2mg | 55% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.2mg | 0.632mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.66mg | 0.137mg | 40% |
| Fiber | 2g | 10.6g | 34% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 156mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.125mg | 1.356mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 185mg | 429mg | 24% |
| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.32mg | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 378µg | 180µg | 22% |
| Iron | 4mg | 2.4mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.257mg | 0.033mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 0.6mg | 2.66mg | 19% |
| Folate | 40µg | 112µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.22mg | 4.674mg | 15% |
| Protein | 9.4g | 4.71g | 9% |
| Potassium | 337mg | 494mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 8.28g | 19.22g | 4% |
| Calories | 64kcal | 103kcal | 2% |
| Fats | 1.4g | 2.75g | 2% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 34mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 112mg | 108mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.28g | 8.62g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.9µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.411mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.451mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.791mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.537mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.123mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.487mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.611mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.196mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
67%
39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
148%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick leaves is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.