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Drumstick leaves vs. Quinoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are drumstick leaves and quinoa different?

  • Drumstick leaves are higher in vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin B2, vitamin A, iron, manganese, calcium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3; however, quinoa is richer in copper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for drumstick leaves is 83% higher.

Drumstick leaves, raw and Quinoa, cooked are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 56% 30% 150% 35% 16% 48% 1.2% 139% 4.9%
Quinoa
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 5.1% 15% 56% 64% 30% 65% 0.91% 82% 15%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +988.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +95.9%
Contains more IronIron +168.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +68.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +82.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +81.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +211.1%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 172% 126% 0% 0% 64% 152% 42% 7.5% 277% 0% 0% 30% 0%
Quinoa
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 13% 0% 27% 25% 7.7% 0% 28% 0% 0% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +140.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +438.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +875.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~42µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 8% 79% 2%
Protein: 9.4 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 8.28 g
Water: 78.66 g
Other: 2.26 g
Quinoa
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4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +113.6%
Contains more OtherOther +193.5%
Contains more FatsFats +37.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +157.2%
~equal in Water ~71.61g

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 Quinoa
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drumstick leaves Quinoa DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 1.2mg 0.123mg 83%
Vitamin C 51.7mg 0mg 57%
Vitamin A 378µg 0µg 42%
Vitamin B2 0.66mg 0.11mg 42%
Iron 4mg 1.49mg 31%
Manganese 1.063mg 0.631mg 19%
Calcium 185mg 17mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.257mg 0.107mg 13%
Vitamin B3 2.22mg 0.412mg 11%
Protein 9.4g 4.4g 10%
Copper 0.105mg 0.192mg 10%
Starch 17.63g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.078g 7%
Phosphorus 112mg 152mg 6%
Magnesium 42mg 64mg 5%
Potassium 337mg 172mg 5%
Carbs 8.28g 21.3g 4%
Choline 23mg 4%
Zinc 0.6mg 1.09mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.63mg 4%
Calories 64kcal 120kcal 3%
Vitamin B5 0.125mg 3%
Selenium 0.9µg 2.8µg 3%
Fiber 2g 2.8g 3%
Folate 40µg 42µg 1%
Saturated fat 0.231g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.528g 1%
Fats 1.4g 1.92g 1%
Net carbs 6.28g 18.5g N/A
Sugar 0.87g N/A
Sodium 9mg 7mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.052mg 0%
Threonine 0.411mg 0.131mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.451mg 0.157mg 0%
Leucine 0.791mg 0.261mg 0%
Lysine 0.537mg 0.239mg 0%
Methionine 0.123mg 0.096mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.487mg 0.185mg 0%
Valine 0.611mg 0.185mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0.127mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Drumstick leaves Quinoa
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
67%
Drumstick leaves
11%
Quinoa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Drumstick leaves
38%
Quinoa

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.231g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Quinoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168917/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.