Drumstick leaves vs. Spinach — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between drumstick leaves and spinach
- Drumstick leaves have more vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and phosphorus; however, spinach is richer in folate, vitamin A, magnesium, and copper.
- Drumstick leaves cover your daily vitamin B6 needs 74% more than spinach.
- Spinach has 5 times less vitamin C than drumstick leaves. Drumstick leaves have 51.7mg of vitamin C, while spinach has 9.8mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Drumstick leaves, raw and Spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +36% |
| Contains more IronIron | +12% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +107.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +65.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +26.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +427.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +170.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +179.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +353.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +395.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +38.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +265% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.4 g
Fats:
1.4 g
Carbs:
8.28 g
Water:
78.66 g
Other:
2.26 g
Protein:
2.97 g
Fats:
0.26 g
Carbs:
3.75 g
Water:
91.21 g
Other:
1.81 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +216.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +438.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +120.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 493.6µg | 411% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.2mg | 0.242mg | 74% |
| Vitamin C | 51.7mg | 9.8mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.66mg | 0.236mg | 33% |
| Folate | 40µg | 146µg | 27% |
| Vitamin A | 378µg | 524µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.257mg | 0.095mg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 2.08mg | 14% | |
| Protein | 9.4g | 2.97g | 13% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 87mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.22mg | 0.49mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 112mg | 56mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.174mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 1.063mg | 0.935mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 185mg | 136mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4mg | 3.57mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 337mg | 466mg | 4% |
| Choline | 19.7mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 9mg | 70mg | 3% |
| Calories | 64kcal | 23kcal | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 2.4g | 2% |
| Carbs | 8.28g | 3.75g | 2% |
| Fats | 1.4g | 0.26g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 1.5µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.6mg | 0.76mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.109g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 6.28g | 1.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.43g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.125mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.043g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.411mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.451mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.791mg | 0.231mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.537mg | 0.182mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.123mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.487mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.611mg | 0.168mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.196mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
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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
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135%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Drumstick leaves is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.043g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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