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Drumstick leaves vs. Peppers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Drumstick leaves and Peppers

  • Drumstick leaves have more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, however, Peppers are richer in Vitamin C.
  • Peppers' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 212% more.
  • Drumstick leaves contain 10 times more Calcium than Peppers. Drumstick leaves contain 185mg of Calcium, while Peppers contain 18mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Drumstick leaves, raw and Peppers, hot chili, green, 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 Calcium +927.8%
Contains more Iron +233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +68%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.5%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Manganese +348.5%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Copper +65.7%
Equal in Potassium - 340
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 6% 45% 18% 20% 30% 1% 9% 58% 31% 3%
Contains more Calcium +927.8%
Contains more Iron +233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +68%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.5%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Manganese +348.5%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Copper +65.7%
Equal in Potassium - 340

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 +541.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +133.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +331.7%
Contains more Folate +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +369.1%
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 71% 14% 0% 809% 23% 21% 18% 4% 65% 18% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin A +541.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +133.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +331.7%
Contains more Folate +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +369.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +370%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Other +276.7%
Contains more Carbs +14.3%
Contains more Water +11.5%
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% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Protein +370%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Other +276.7%
Contains more Carbs +14.3%
Contains more Water +11.5%

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 Peppers
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 Peppers Opinion
Net carbs 6.28g 7.96g Peppers
Protein 9.4g 2g Drumstick leaves
Fats 1.4g 0.2g Drumstick leaves
Carbs 8.28g 9.46g Peppers
Calories 64kcal 40kcal Drumstick leaves
Sugar 5.1g Drumstick leaves
Fiber 2g 1.5g Drumstick leaves
Calcium 185mg 18mg Drumstick leaves
Iron 4mg 1.2mg Drumstick leaves
Magnesium 42mg 25mg Drumstick leaves
Phosphorus 112mg 46mg Drumstick leaves
Potassium 337mg 340mg Peppers
Sodium 9mg 7mg Peppers
Zinc 0.6mg 0.3mg Drumstick leaves
Copper 0.105mg 0.174mg Peppers
Manganese 1.063mg 0.237mg Drumstick leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.5µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin A 7564IU 1179IU Drumstick leaves
Vitamin A RAE 378µg 59µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin E 0.69mg Peppers
Vitamin C 51.7mg 242.5mg Peppers
Vitamin B1 0.257mg 0.09mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B2 0.66mg 0.09mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B3 2.22mg 0.95mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B5 0.125mg 0.061mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B6 1.2mg 0.278mg Drumstick leaves
Folate 40µg 23µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin K 14.3µg Peppers
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.026mg Drumstick leaves
Threonine 0.411mg 0.074mg Drumstick leaves
Isoleucine 0.451mg 0.065mg Drumstick leaves
Leucine 0.791mg 0.105mg Drumstick leaves
Lysine 0.537mg 0.089mg Drumstick leaves
Methionine 0.123mg 0.024mg Drumstick leaves
Phenylalanine 0.487mg 0.062mg Drumstick leaves
Valine 0.611mg 0.084mg Drumstick leaves
Histidine 0.196mg 0.041mg Drumstick leaves
Saturated Fat 0.021g Drumstick leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Peppers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g Peppers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Drumstick leaves Peppers
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
90%
Peppers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Drumstick leaves
22%
Peppers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppers
Peppers contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Peppers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/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.