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Drumstick leaves vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between drumstick leaves and spelt

  • Drumstick leaves have more vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin B2, vitamin A, iron, calcium, vitamin B1, and folate, while spelt has more copper and fiber.
  • Drumstick leaves cover your daily need for vitamin B6, 86% more than spelt.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Drumstick leaves, raw and Spelt, cooked.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 35% 3% 13% 63% 72% 34% 64% 0.65% 142% 22%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1750%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +135.7%
Contains more IronIron +139.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +104.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +108.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +344.4%
~equal in Manganese ~1.091mg

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%
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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% 5.2% 0% 26% 6.9% 48% 0% 18% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +149.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1400%
Contains more FolateFolate +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
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6% 26% 67%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 0.85 g
Carbs: 26.44 g
Water: 66.56 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +70.9%
Contains more FatsFats +64.7%
Contains more WaterWater +18.2%
Contains more OtherOther +247.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +219.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drumstick leaves Spelt DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 1.2mg 0.08mg 86%
Vitamin C 51.7mg 0mg 57%
Vitamin B2 0.66mg 0.03mg 48%
Vitamin A 378µg 0µg 42%
Iron 4mg 1.67mg 29%
Calcium 185mg 10mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.257mg 0.103mg 13%
Copper 0.105mg 0.215mg 12%
Fiber 2g 3.9g 8%
Starch 19.57g 8%
Protein 9.4g 5.5g 8%
Folate 40µg 13µg 7%
Selenium 0.9µg 4µg 6%
Zinc 0.6mg 1.25mg 6%
Potassium 337mg 143mg 6%
Carbs 8.28g 26.44g 6%
Phosphorus 112mg 150mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.125mg 3%
Calories 64kcal 127kcal 3%
Vitamin B3 2.22mg 2.57mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Magnesium 42mg 49mg 2%
Manganese 1.063mg 1.091mg 1%
Fats 1.4g 0.85g 1%
Net carbs 6.28g 22.54g N/A
Sodium 9mg 5mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.411mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.451mg 0%
Leucine 0.791mg 0%
Lysine 0.537mg 0%
Methionine 0.123mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.487mg 0%
Valine 0.611mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Drumstick leaves Spelt
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
9%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Drumstick leaves
45%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat ( g)
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.

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. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169746/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.