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Drumstick leaves vs. Red potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Drumstick leaves and Red potato

  • Drumstick leaves have more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Manganese, Calcium, and Vitamin B1, however, Red potato is richer in Copper, and Potassium.
  • Drumstick leaves covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 76% more than Red potato.
  • Red potato has 378 times less Vitamin A RAE than Drumstick leaves. Drumstick leaves have 378µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Red potato has 1µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Drumstick leaves, raw and Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked.

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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
Red potato
Red potato
Contains more Calcium +1955.6%
Contains more Iron +471.4%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.6%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Manganese +514.5%
Contains more Potassium +61.7%
Contains more Copper +65.7%
Drumstick leaves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 150% 30% 48% 30% 2% 17% 35% 139% 5%
Red potato
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 27% 20% 31% 49% 2% 11% 58% 23% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1955.6%
Contains more Iron +471.4%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.6%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Manganese +514.5%
Contains more Potassium +61.7%
Contains more Copper +65.7%

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
:
3
Red potato
Red potato
Contains more Vitamin A +75540%
Contains more Vitamin C +310.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +256.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1220%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +466%
Contains more Folate +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +172.8%
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%
Red potato
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 42% 18% 12% 30% 21% 49% 21% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +75540%
Contains more Vitamin C +310.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +256.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1220%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +466%
Contains more Folate +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +172.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves
4
:
1
Red potato
Red potato
Contains more Protein +308.7%
Contains more Fats +833.3%
Contains more Other +75.2%
Contains more Carbs +136.6%
Equal in Water - 76.67
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
Red potato
2% 20% 77%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 76.67 g
Other: 1.29 g
Contains more Protein +308.7%
Contains more Fats +833.3%
Contains more Other +75.2%
Contains more Carbs +136.6%
Equal in Water - 76.67

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 Red potato
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drumstick leaves Red potato Opinion
Net carbs 6.28g 17.79g Red potato
Protein 9.4g 2.3g Drumstick leaves
Fats 1.4g 0.15g Drumstick leaves
Carbs 8.28g 19.59g Red potato
Calories 64kcal 89kcal Red potato
Starch 15.15g Red potato
Fructose 0.44g Red potato
Sugar 1.43g Drumstick leaves
Fiber 2g 1.8g Drumstick leaves
Calcium 185mg 9mg Drumstick leaves
Iron 4mg 0.7mg Drumstick leaves
Magnesium 42mg 28mg Drumstick leaves
Phosphorus 112mg 72mg Drumstick leaves
Potassium 337mg 545mg Red potato
Sodium 9mg 12mg Drumstick leaves
Zinc 0.6mg 0.4mg Drumstick leaves
Copper 0.105mg 0.174mg Red potato
Manganese 1.063mg 0.173mg Drumstick leaves
Selenium 0.9µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin A 7564IU 10IU Drumstick leaves
Vitamin A RAE 378µg 1µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin E 0.08mg Red potato
Vitamin C 51.7mg 12.6mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B1 0.257mg 0.072mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B2 0.66mg 0.05mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B3 2.22mg 1.595mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B5 0.125mg 0.341mg Red potato
Vitamin B6 1.2mg 0.212mg Drumstick leaves
Folate 40µg 27µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin K 2.8µg Red potato
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.023mg Drumstick leaves
Threonine 0.411mg 0.075mg Drumstick leaves
Isoleucine 0.451mg 0.074mg Drumstick leaves
Leucine 0.791mg 0.109mg Drumstick leaves
Lysine 0.537mg 0.12mg Drumstick leaves
Methionine 0.123mg 0.035mg Drumstick leaves
Phenylalanine 0.487mg 0.091mg Drumstick leaves
Valine 0.611mg 0.115mg Drumstick leaves
Histidine 0.196mg 0.039mg Drumstick leaves
Saturated Fat 0.026g Drumstick leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g Red potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g Red potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Drumstick leaves Red potato
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%
Red potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Drumstick leaves
22%
Red potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
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)
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. Red potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170435/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.