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Drumstick leaves vs. Spinach raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Drumstick leaves and Spinach raw different?

  • Drumstick leaves are higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, however, Spinach raw is richer in Folate, Vitamin A, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Drumstick leaves is 77% higher.
  • Drumstick leaves contain 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Spinach raw. While Drumstick leaves contain 0.66mg of Vitamin B2, Spinach raw contains only 0.189mg.

Drumstick leaves, raw and Spinach, raw 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 56% 30% 49% 102% 43% 14% 21% 10% 117% 5.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +86.9%
Contains more IronIron +47.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +128.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +88.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11.1%

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% 454% 0% 0% 64% 152% 42% 7.5% 277% 0% 0% 30% 0%
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 94% 563% 41% 0% 20% 44% 14% 3.9% 45% 0% 1207% 146% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +84%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +229.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +249.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +206.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +515.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +24%
Contains more FolateFolate +385%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +228.7%
Contains more FatsFats +259%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +128.1%
Contains more OtherOther +31.4%
Contains more WaterWater +16.2%

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 Spinach raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drumstick leaves Spinach raw Opinion
Calories 64kcal 23kcal Drumstick leaves
Protein 9.4g 2.86g Drumstick leaves
Fats 1.4g 0.39g Drumstick leaves
Vitamin C 51.7mg 28.1mg Drumstick leaves
Net carbs 6.28g 1.43g Drumstick leaves
Carbs 8.28g 3.63g Drumstick leaves
Magnesium 42mg 79mg Spinach raw
Calcium 185mg 99mg Drumstick leaves
Potassium 337mg 558mg Spinach raw
Iron 4mg 2.71mg Drumstick leaves
Sugar 0.42g Drumstick leaves
Fiber 2g 2.2g Spinach raw
Copper 0.105mg 0.13mg Spinach raw
Zinc 0.6mg 0.53mg Drumstick leaves
Phosphorus 112mg 49mg Drumstick leaves
Sodium 9mg 79mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin A 7564IU 9377IU Spinach raw
Vitamin A 378µg 469µg Spinach raw
Vitamin E 2.03mg Spinach raw
Manganese 1.063mg 0.897mg Drumstick leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 1µg Spinach raw
Vitamin B1 0.257mg 0.078mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B2 0.66mg 0.189mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B3 2.22mg 0.724mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B5 0.125mg 0.065mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B6 1.2mg 0.195mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin K 482.9µg Spinach raw
Folate 40µg 194µg Spinach raw
Choline 19.3mg Spinach raw
Saturated Fat 0.063g Drumstick leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g Spinach raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.165g Spinach raw
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.039mg Drumstick leaves
Threonine 0.411mg 0.122mg Drumstick leaves
Isoleucine 0.451mg 0.147mg Drumstick leaves
Leucine 0.791mg 0.223mg Drumstick leaves
Lysine 0.537mg 0.174mg Drumstick leaves
Methionine 0.123mg 0.053mg Drumstick leaves
Phenylalanine 0.487mg 0.129mg Drumstick leaves
Valine 0.611mg 0.161mg Drumstick leaves
Histidine 0.196mg 0.064mg Drumstick leaves
Fructose 0.15g Spinach raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Drumstick leaves Spinach raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
92%
Drumstick leaves
168%
Spinach raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Drumstick leaves
45%
Spinach raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.063g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick leaves
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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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. Spinach raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168462/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.