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Drumstick leaves vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Drumstick leaves and Chili pepper

  • Drumstick leaves have more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, while Chili pepper have more Vitamin C.
  • Chili pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 102% higher.
  • Chili pepper contains 13 times less Calcium than Drumstick leaves. Drumstick leaves contain 185mg of Calcium, while Chili pepper contains 14mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Drumstick leaves, raw and Peppers, hot chili, red, 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 +1221.4%
Contains more Iron +288.3%
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +160.5%
Contains more Zinc +130.8%
Contains more Manganese +468.4%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains more Copper +22.9%
Equal in Potassium - 322
Equal in Sodium - 9
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 5% 39% 17% 19% 29% 2% 8% 43% 25% 3%
Contains more Calcium +1221.4%
Contains more Iron +288.3%
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +160.5%
Contains more Zinc +130.8%
Contains more Manganese +468.4%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains more Copper +22.9%
Equal in Potassium - 322
Equal in Sodium - 9

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 +694.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +256.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +667.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +137.2%
Contains more Folate +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +177.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.8%
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 58% 14% 0% 479% 18% 20% 24% 13% 117% 18% 0% 35%
Contains more Vitamin A +694.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +256.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +667.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +137.2%
Contains more Folate +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +177.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +402.7%
Contains more Fats +218.2%
Contains more Other +162.8%
Contains more Water +11.9%
Equal in Carbs - 8.81
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: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more Protein +402.7%
Contains more Fats +218.2%
Contains more Other +162.8%
Contains more Water +11.9%
Equal in Carbs - 8.81

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 Chili pepper
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drumstick leaves Chili pepper Opinion
Net carbs 6.28g 7.31g Chili pepper
Protein 9.4g 1.87g Drumstick leaves
Fats 1.4g 0.44g Drumstick leaves
Carbs 8.28g 8.81g Chili pepper
Calories 64kcal 40kcal Drumstick leaves
Sugar 5.3g Drumstick leaves
Fiber 2g 1.5g Drumstick leaves
Calcium 185mg 14mg Drumstick leaves
Iron 4mg 1.03mg Drumstick leaves
Magnesium 42mg 23mg Drumstick leaves
Phosphorus 112mg 43mg Drumstick leaves
Potassium 337mg 322mg Drumstick leaves
Sodium 9mg 9mg
Zinc 0.6mg 0.26mg Drumstick leaves
Copper 0.105mg 0.129mg Chili pepper
Manganese 1.063mg 0.187mg Drumstick leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.5µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin A 7564IU 952IU Drumstick leaves
Vitamin A RAE 378µg 48µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin E 0.69mg Chili pepper
Vitamin C 51.7mg 143.7mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.257mg 0.072mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B2 0.66mg 0.086mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B3 2.22mg 1.244mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B5 0.125mg 0.201mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B6 1.2mg 0.506mg Drumstick leaves
Folate 40µg 23µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin K 14µg Chili pepper
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 0.042g Drumstick leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.024g Chili pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g Chili pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Drumstick leaves Chili pepper
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
66%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Drumstick leaves
18%
Chili pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (9 mg)
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.

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. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/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.