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Drumstick leaves vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Drumstick leaves and Summer squash

  • The amount of Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus in Drumstick leaves are higher than in Summer squash.
  • Drumstick leaves covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 76% more than Summer squash.
  • Drumstick leaves contain 38 times more Vitamin A RAE than Summer squash. While Drumstick leaves contain 378µg of Vitamin A RAE, Summer squash contains only 10µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Drumstick leaves, raw and Squash, summer, all varieties, raw.

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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
9
:
1
Summer squash
Summer squash
Contains more Calcium +1133.3%
Contains more Iron +1042.9%
Contains more Magnesium +147.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +194.7%
Contains more Potassium +28.6%
Contains more Zinc +106.9%
Contains more Copper +105.9%
Contains more Manganese +507.4%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Drumstick leaves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 150% 30% 48% 30% 2% 17% 35% 139% 5%
Summer squash
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 1% 8% 17% 23% 2%
Contains more Calcium +1133.3%
Contains more Iron +1042.9%
Contains more Magnesium +147.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +194.7%
Contains more Potassium +28.6%
Contains more Zinc +106.9%
Contains more Copper +105.9%
Contains more Manganese +507.4%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%

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
Summer squash
Summer squash
Contains more Vitamin A +3682%
Contains more Vitamin C +204.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +435.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +364.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +355.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +450.5%
Contains more Folate +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24%
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%
Summer squash
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 3% 0% 57% 12% 33% 10% 10% 51% 22% 0% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +3682%
Contains more Vitamin C +204.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +435.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +364.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +355.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +450.5%
Contains more Folate +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves
4
:
1
Summer squash
Summer squash
Contains more Protein +676.9%
Contains more Fats +677.8%
Contains more Carbs +147.2%
Contains more Other +264.5%
Contains more Water +20.3%
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
Summer squash
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Protein +676.9%
Contains more Fats +677.8%
Contains more Carbs +147.2%
Contains more Other +264.5%
Contains more Water +20.3%

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 Summer squash
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Summer squash Opinion
Net carbs 6.28g 2.25g Drumstick leaves
Protein 9.4g 1.21g Drumstick leaves
Fats 1.4g 0.18g Drumstick leaves
Carbs 8.28g 3.35g Drumstick leaves
Calories 64kcal 16kcal Drumstick leaves
Fructose 0.95g Summer squash
Sugar 2.2g Drumstick leaves
Fiber 2g 1.1g Drumstick leaves
Calcium 185mg 15mg Drumstick leaves
Iron 4mg 0.35mg Drumstick leaves
Magnesium 42mg 17mg Drumstick leaves
Phosphorus 112mg 38mg Drumstick leaves
Potassium 337mg 262mg Drumstick leaves
Sodium 9mg 2mg Summer squash
Zinc 0.6mg 0.29mg Drumstick leaves
Copper 0.105mg 0.051mg Drumstick leaves
Manganese 1.063mg 0.175mg Drumstick leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin A 7564IU 200IU Drumstick leaves
Vitamin A RAE 378µg 10µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin E 0.12mg Summer squash
Vitamin C 51.7mg 17mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B1 0.257mg 0.048mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B2 0.66mg 0.142mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B3 2.22mg 0.487mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B5 0.125mg 0.155mg Summer squash
Vitamin B6 1.2mg 0.218mg Drumstick leaves
Folate 40µg 29µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin K 3µg Summer squash
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.011mg Drumstick leaves
Threonine 0.411mg 0.028mg Drumstick leaves
Isoleucine 0.451mg 0.042mg Drumstick leaves
Leucine 0.791mg 0.069mg Drumstick leaves
Lysine 0.537mg 0.065mg Drumstick leaves
Methionine 0.123mg 0.017mg Drumstick leaves
Phenylalanine 0.487mg 0.041mg Drumstick leaves
Valine 0.611mg 0.053mg Drumstick leaves
Histidine 0.196mg 0.025mg Drumstick leaves
Saturated Fat 0.044g Drumstick leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g Summer squash
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g Summer squash

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Drumstick leaves Summer squash
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
18%
Summer squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Drumstick leaves
12%
Summer squash

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.044g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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. Summer squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170487/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.