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Drumstick leaves vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Drumstick leaves and Turnip?

  • Turnip has less Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3 than Drumstick leaves.
  • Drumstick leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 85% higher.

We used Drumstick leaves, raw and Turnips, raw types in this comparison.

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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
10
:
0
Turnip
Turnip
Contains more Calcium +516.7%
Contains more Iron +1233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +281.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +314.8%
Contains more Potassium +76.4%
Contains less Sodium -86.6%
Contains more Zinc +122.2%
Contains more Copper +23.5%
Contains more Manganese +693.3%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Drumstick leaves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 150% 30% 48% 30% 2% 17% 35% 139% 5%
Turnip
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 12% 8% 12% 17% 9% 8% 29% 18% 4%
Contains more Calcium +516.7%
Contains more Iron +1233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +281.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +314.8%
Contains more Potassium +76.4%
Contains less Sodium -86.6%
Contains more Zinc +122.2%
Contains more Copper +23.5%
Contains more Manganese +693.3%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%

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
Turnip
Turnip
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +542.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +455%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1233.3%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60%
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%
Turnip
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 70% 10% 7% 8% 12% 21% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +542.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +455%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1233.3%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves
4
:
1
Turnip
Turnip
Contains more Protein +944.4%
Contains more Fats +1300%
Contains more Carbs +28.8%
Contains more Other +222.9%
Contains more Water +16.8%
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
Turnip
6% 92%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 91.87 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +944.4%
Contains more Fats +1300%
Contains more Carbs +28.8%
Contains more Other +222.9%
Contains more Water +16.8%

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 Turnip
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 Turnip Opinion
Net carbs 6.28g 4.63g Drumstick leaves
Protein 9.4g 0.9g Drumstick leaves
Fats 1.4g 0.1g Drumstick leaves
Carbs 8.28g 6.43g Drumstick leaves
Calories 64kcal 28kcal Drumstick leaves
Sugar 3.8g Drumstick leaves
Fiber 2g 1.8g Drumstick leaves
Calcium 185mg 30mg Drumstick leaves
Iron 4mg 0.3mg Drumstick leaves
Magnesium 42mg 11mg Drumstick leaves
Phosphorus 112mg 27mg Drumstick leaves
Potassium 337mg 191mg Drumstick leaves
Sodium 9mg 67mg Drumstick leaves
Zinc 0.6mg 0.27mg Drumstick leaves
Copper 0.105mg 0.085mg Drumstick leaves
Manganese 1.063mg 0.134mg Drumstick leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin A 7564IU 0IU Drumstick leaves
Vitamin A RAE 378µg 0µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin E 0.03mg Turnip
Vitamin C 51.7mg 21mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B1 0.257mg 0.04mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B2 0.66mg 0.03mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B3 2.22mg 0.4mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B5 0.125mg 0.2mg Turnip
Vitamin B6 1.2mg 0.09mg Drumstick leaves
Folate 40µg 15µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin K 0.1µg Turnip
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.009mg Drumstick leaves
Threonine 0.411mg 0.025mg Drumstick leaves
Isoleucine 0.451mg 0.036mg Drumstick leaves
Leucine 0.791mg 0.033mg Drumstick leaves
Lysine 0.537mg 0.036mg Drumstick leaves
Methionine 0.123mg 0.011mg Drumstick leaves
Phenylalanine 0.487mg 0.017mg Drumstick leaves
Valine 0.611mg 0.03mg Drumstick leaves
Histidine 0.196mg 0.014mg Drumstick leaves
Saturated Fat 0.011g Drumstick leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g Turnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g Turnip

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
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. Turnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170465/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.