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Drumstick leaves vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Drumstick leaves and Jerusalem artichoke different?

  • Drumstick leaves are higher than Jerusalem artichoke in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Iron, Folate, Magnesium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Drumstick leaves covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 86% more than Jerusalem artichoke.
  • Drumstick leaves contain 378 times more Vitamin A RAE than Jerusalem artichoke. Drumstick leaves contain 378µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Jerusalem artichoke contains 1µg.

Drumstick leaves, raw and Jerusalem-artichokes, raw types were used 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 Calcium +1221.4%
Contains more Iron +17.6%
Contains more Magnesium +147.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.6%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Manganese +1671.7%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +27.3%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
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% 128% 13% 34% 38% 1% 4% 47% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1221.4%
Contains more Iron +17.6%
Contains more Magnesium +147.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.6%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Manganese +1671.7%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +27.3%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Copper +33.3%

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 +37720%
Contains more Vitamin C +1192.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1458.4%
Contains more Folate +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +217.6%
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% 4% 0% 14% 50% 14% 25% 24% 18% 10% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +37720%
Contains more Vitamin C +1192.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1458.4%
Contains more Folate +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +217.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +370%
Contains more Fats +13900%
Contains more Carbs +110.6%
Contains more Other +12.4%
Equal in Water - 78.01
9% 8% 79% 2%
Protein: 9.4 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 8.28 g
Water: 78.66 g
Other: 2.26 g
2% 17% 78% 3%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 17.44 g
Water: 78.01 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more Protein +370%
Contains more Fats +13900%
Contains more Carbs +110.6%
Contains more Other +12.4%
Equal in Water - 78.01

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drumstick leaves Jerusalem artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 6.28g 15.84g Jerusalem artichoke
Protein 9.4g 2g Drumstick leaves
Fats 1.4g 0.01g Drumstick leaves
Carbs 8.28g 17.44g Jerusalem artichoke
Calories 64kcal 73kcal Jerusalem artichoke
Sugar 9.6g Drumstick leaves
Fiber 2g 1.6g Drumstick leaves
Calcium 185mg 14mg Drumstick leaves
Iron 4mg 3.4mg Drumstick leaves
Magnesium 42mg 17mg Drumstick leaves
Phosphorus 112mg 78mg Drumstick leaves
Potassium 337mg 429mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sodium 9mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 0.6mg 0.12mg Drumstick leaves
Copper 0.105mg 0.14mg Jerusalem artichoke
Manganese 1.063mg 0.06mg Drumstick leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin A 7564IU 20IU Drumstick leaves
Vitamin A RAE 378µg 1µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin E 0.19mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin C 51.7mg 4mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B1 0.257mg 0.2mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B2 0.66mg 0.06mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B3 2.22mg 1.3mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B5 0.125mg 0.397mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B6 1.2mg 0.077mg Drumstick leaves
Folate 40µg 13µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin K 0.1µg Jerusalem artichoke
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
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g Jerusalem artichoke
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g Jerusalem artichoke

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Drumstick leaves Jerusalem artichoke
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
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Drumstick leaves
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
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 is richer in vitamins?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Jerusalem artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169236/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.