Drumstick leaves vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Drumstick leaves and Lettuce
- Lettuce has less Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
- Drumstick leaves covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 85% more than Lettuce.
- Lettuce contains 8 times less Vitamin B2 than Drumstick leaves. Drumstick leaves contain 0.66mg of Vitamin B2, while Lettuce contains 0.08mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Drumstick leaves, raw and Lettuce, green leaf, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +223.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +413.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +73.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +365.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +262.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +233.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +286.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -67.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +325.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
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 | +462% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +267.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +725% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +492% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1233.3% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
1.36 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
2.87 g
Water:
94.98 g
Other:
0.64 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +591.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +833.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +188.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +253.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.7% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 64kcal | 15kcal |
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| Protein | 9.4g | 1.36g |
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| Fats | 1.4g | 0.15g |
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| Vitamin C | 51.7mg | 9.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 6.28g | 1.57g |
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| Carbs | 8.28g | 2.87g |
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| Magnesium | 42mg | 13mg |
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| Calcium | 185mg | 36mg |
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| Potassium | 337mg | 194mg |
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| Iron | 4mg | 0.86mg |
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| Sugar | 0.78g |
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| Fiber | 2g | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.029mg |
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| Zinc | 0.6mg | 0.18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 112mg | 29mg |
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| Sodium | 9mg | 28mg |
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| Vitamin A | 7564IU | 7405IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 378µg | 370µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.22mg |
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| Manganese | 1.063mg | 0.25mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.257mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.66mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.22mg | 0.375mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.125mg | 0.134mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.2mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin K | 126.3µg |
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| Folate | 40µg | 38µg |
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| Choline | 13.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.02g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.006g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.082g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0.009mg |
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| Threonine | 0.411mg | 0.059mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.451mg | 0.084mg |
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| Leucine | 0.791mg | 0.079mg |
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| Lysine | 0.537mg | 0.084mg |
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| Methionine | 0.123mg | 0.016mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.487mg | 0.055mg |
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| Valine | 0.611mg | 0.07mg |
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| Histidine | 0.196mg | 0.022mg |
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| Fructose | 0.43g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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
92%
69%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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 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.