Drumstick leaves vs. Kale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between drumstick leaves and kale?
- Drumstick leaves are richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B2, iron, manganese, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin C, calcium, and vitamin B3, yet kale is richer in vitamin A.
- Drumstick leaves' daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 82% higher.
- Drumstick leaves have 9 times more vitamin B2 than kale. Drumstick leaves have 0.66mg of vitamin B2, while kale has 0.07mg.
We used Drumstick leaves, raw and Kale, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +133.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +156.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +47.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +344.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +150% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +300% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +155.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +48.6% |
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 | +26.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +384.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +842.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +344% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +155.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +769.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +207.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +80.2% |
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:
1.9 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
5.63 g
Water:
91.2 g
Other:
0.87 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +394.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +250% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +47.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +159.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.9% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 817µg | 681% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.2mg | 0.138mg | 82% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.66mg | 0.07mg | 45% |
| Iron | 4mg | 0.9mg | 39% |
| Vitamin A | 378µg | 681µg | 34% |
| Manganese | 1.063mg | 0.416mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.257mg | 0.053mg | 17% |
| Protein | 9.4g | 1.9g | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 112mg | 28mg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 51.7mg | 41mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 185mg | 72mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.22mg | 0.5mg | 11% |
| Folate | 40µg | 13µg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 18mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.156mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.85mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 337mg | 228mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.6mg | 0.24mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.125mg | 0.049mg | 2% |
| Calories | 64kcal | 28kcal | 2% |
| Fats | 1.4g | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.193g | 1% | |
| Sodium | 9mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 8.28g | 5.63g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.28g | 3.63g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.25g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 2g | 2g | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.9µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.052g | 0% | |
| Choline | 0.4mg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.411mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.451mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.791mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.537mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.123mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.487mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.611mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.196mg | 0.04mg | 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%
193%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Drumstick leaves is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.052g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.