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Drumstick leaves vs. Lotus root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Drumstick leaves and Lotus root?

  • Drumstick leaves are richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin C, yet Lotus root is richer in Copper, and Fiber.
  • Drumstick leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 72% higher.

We used Drumstick leaves, raw and Lotus root, raw 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.
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves
8
:
2
Lotus root
Lotus root
Contains more Calcium +311.1%
Contains more Iron +244.8%
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +12%
Contains less Sodium -77.5%
Contains more Zinc +53.8%
Contains more Manganese +307.3%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +65%
Contains more Copper +144.8%
Drumstick leaves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 150% 30% 48% 30% 2% 17% 35% 139% 5%
Lotus root
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 44% 17% 43% 50% 6% 11% 86% 35% 4%
Contains more Calcium +311.1%
Contains more Iron +244.8%
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +12%
Contains less Sodium -77.5%
Contains more Zinc +53.8%
Contains more Manganese +307.3%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +65%
Contains more Copper +144.8%

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.
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves
7
:
1
Lotus root
Lotus root
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +455%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +365.1%
Contains more Folate +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +201.6%
Drumstick leaves
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%
Lotus root
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 147% 40% 51% 8% 23% 60% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +455%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +365.1%
Contains more Folate +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +201.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves
3
:
2
Lotus root
Lotus root
Contains more Protein +261.5%
Contains more Fats +1300%
Contains more Other +133%
Contains more Carbs +108.1%
Equal in Water - 79.1
Drumstick leaves
9% 8% 79% 2%
Protein: 9.4 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 8.28 g
Water: 78.66 g
Other: 2.26 g
Lotus root
3% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 17.23 g
Water: 79.1 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more Protein +261.5%
Contains more Fats +1300%
Contains more Other +133%
Contains more Carbs +108.1%
Equal in Water - 79.1

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 Lotus root
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drumstick leaves Lotus root Opinion
Net carbs 6.28g 12.33g Lotus root
Protein 9.4g 2.6g Drumstick leaves
Fats 1.4g 0.1g Drumstick leaves
Carbs 8.28g 17.23g Lotus root
Calories 64kcal 74kcal Lotus root
Fiber 2g 4.9g Lotus root
Calcium 185mg 45mg Drumstick leaves
Iron 4mg 1.16mg Drumstick leaves
Magnesium 42mg 23mg Drumstick leaves
Phosphorus 112mg 100mg Drumstick leaves
Potassium 337mg 556mg Lotus root
Sodium 9mg 40mg Drumstick leaves
Zinc 0.6mg 0.39mg Drumstick leaves
Copper 0.105mg 0.257mg Lotus root
Manganese 1.063mg 0.261mg Drumstick leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin A 7564IU 0IU Drumstick leaves
Vitamin A RAE 378µg 0µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin C 51.7mg 44mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B1 0.257mg 0.16mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B2 0.66mg 0.22mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B3 2.22mg 0.4mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B5 0.125mg 0.377mg Lotus root
Vitamin B6 1.2mg 0.258mg Drumstick leaves
Folate 40µg 13µg Drumstick leaves
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.02mg Drumstick leaves
Threonine 0.411mg 0.051mg Drumstick leaves
Isoleucine 0.451mg 0.054mg Drumstick leaves
Leucine 0.791mg 0.069mg Drumstick leaves
Lysine 0.537mg 0.094mg Drumstick leaves
Methionine 0.123mg 0.022mg Drumstick leaves
Phenylalanine 0.487mg 0.047mg Drumstick leaves
Valine 0.611mg 0.055mg Drumstick leaves
Histidine 0.196mg 0.038mg Drumstick leaves
Saturated Fat 0.03g Drumstick leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g Lotus root
Polyunsaturated fat 0.02g Lotus root

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Drumstick leaves Lotus root
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
28%
Lotus root
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Drumstick leaves
30%
Lotus root

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
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 Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)

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. Lotus root - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169250/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.