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Drumstick leaves vs. Corn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Drumstick leaves and Corn

  • Drumstick leaves have more Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Copper, however, Corn is richer in Vitamin B5.
  • Drumstick leaves covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 82% more than Corn.
  • Corn has 62 times less Calcium than Drumstick leaves. Drumstick leaves have 185mg of Calcium, while Corn has 3mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Drumstick leaves, raw and Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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 +6066.7%
Contains more Iron +788.9%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.5%
Contains more Potassium +54.6%
Contains more Copper +114.3%
Contains more Manganese +536.5%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Equal in Zinc - 0.62
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 1% 17% 19% 33% 20% 1% 17% 17% 22% 2%
Contains more Calcium +6066.7%
Contains more Iron +788.9%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.5%
Contains more Potassium +54.6%
Contains more Copper +114.3%
Contains more Manganese +536.5%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Equal in Zinc - 0.62

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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Corn
Contains more Vitamin A +2776%
Contains more Vitamin C +840%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +176.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1057.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +763.3%
Contains more Folate +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +533.6%
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 16% 2% 0% 19% 24% 14% 32% 48% 33% 18% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +2776%
Contains more Vitamin C +840%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +176.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1057.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +763.3%
Contains more Folate +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +533.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +175.7%
Contains more Other +222.9%
Contains more Carbs +153.4%
Equal in Fats - 1.5
Equal in Water - 73.41
9% 8% 79% 2%
Protein: 9.4 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 8.28 g
Water: 78.66 g
Other: 2.26 g
3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 20.98 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +175.7%
Contains more Other +222.9%
Contains more Carbs +153.4%
Equal in Fats - 1.5
Equal in Water - 73.41

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 Corn
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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drumstick leaves Corn Opinion
Net carbs 6.28g 18.58g Corn
Protein 9.4g 3.41g Drumstick leaves
Fats 1.4g 1.5g Corn
Carbs 8.28g 20.98g Corn
Calories 64kcal 96kcal Corn
Starch 7.17g Corn
Fructose 0.79g Corn
Sugar 4.54g Drumstick leaves
Fiber 2g 2.4g Corn
Calcium 185mg 3mg Drumstick leaves
Iron 4mg 0.45mg Drumstick leaves
Magnesium 42mg 26mg Drumstick leaves
Phosphorus 112mg 77mg Drumstick leaves
Potassium 337mg 218mg Drumstick leaves
Sodium 9mg 1mg Corn
Zinc 0.6mg 0.62mg Corn
Copper 0.105mg 0.049mg Drumstick leaves
Manganese 1.063mg 0.167mg Drumstick leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin A 7564IU 263IU Drumstick leaves
Vitamin A RAE 378µg 13µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin E 0.09mg Corn
Vitamin C 51.7mg 5.5mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B1 0.257mg 0.093mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B2 0.66mg 0.057mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B3 2.22mg 1.683mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B5 0.125mg 0.792mg Corn
Vitamin B6 1.2mg 0.139mg Drumstick leaves
Folate 40µg 23µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin K 0.4µg Corn
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.023mg Drumstick leaves
Threonine 0.411mg 0.133mg Drumstick leaves
Isoleucine 0.451mg 0.133mg Drumstick leaves
Leucine 0.791mg 0.358mg Drumstick leaves
Lysine 0.537mg 0.141mg Drumstick leaves
Methionine 0.123mg 0.069mg Drumstick leaves
Phenylalanine 0.487mg 0.155mg Drumstick leaves
Valine 0.611mg 0.191mg Drumstick leaves
Histidine 0.196mg 0.091mg Drumstick leaves
Saturated Fat 0.197g Drumstick leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.374g Corn
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g Corn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Drumstick leaves Corn
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
17%
Corn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Drumstick leaves
14%
Corn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.197g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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 Sodium?
Corn
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
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. Corn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169999/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.