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Drumstick leaves vs. Wakame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Drumstick leaves and Wakame

  • Drumstick leaves have more Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin B1, while Wakame have more Folate, Copper, and Magnesium.
  • Drumstick leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 92% higher.
  • Wakame contains 21 times less Vitamin A RAE than Drumstick leaves. Drumstick leaves contain 378µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Wakame contains 18µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Drumstick leaves are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Drumstick leaves, raw and Seaweed, wakame, 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.
Contains more Calcium +23.3%
Contains more Iron +83.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains more Potassium +574%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Zinc +57.9%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Magnesium +154.8%
Contains more Copper +170.5%
Contains more Manganese +31.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 150% 30% 48% 30% 2% 17% 35% 139% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 82% 77% 35% 5% 114% 11% 95% 183% 4%
Contains more Calcium +23.3%
Contains more Iron +83.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains more Potassium +574%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Zinc +57.9%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Magnesium +154.8%
Contains more Copper +170.5%
Contains more Manganese +31.7%

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.
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Wakame
Contains more Vitamin A +2001.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1623.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +328.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +187%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +457.6%
Contains more Folate +390%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 20% 0% 10% 15% 54% 30% 42% 1% 147% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin A +2001.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1623.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +328.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +187%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +457.6%
Contains more Folate +390%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +210.2%
Contains more Fats +118.8%
Contains more Carbs +10.4%
Contains more Other +218.6%
Equal in Water - 79.99
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% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 g
Contains more Protein +210.2%
Contains more Fats +118.8%
Contains more Carbs +10.4%
Contains more Other +218.6%
Equal in Water - 79.99

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drumstick leaves Wakame Opinion
Net carbs 6.28g 8.64g Wakame
Protein 9.4g 3.03g Drumstick leaves
Fats 1.4g 0.64g Drumstick leaves
Carbs 8.28g 9.14g Wakame
Calories 64kcal 45kcal Drumstick leaves
Sugar 0.65g Drumstick leaves
Fiber 2g 0.5g Drumstick leaves
Calcium 185mg 150mg Drumstick leaves
Iron 4mg 2.18mg Drumstick leaves
Magnesium 42mg 107mg Wakame
Phosphorus 112mg 80mg Drumstick leaves
Potassium 337mg 50mg Drumstick leaves
Sodium 9mg 872mg Drumstick leaves
Zinc 0.6mg 0.38mg Drumstick leaves
Copper 0.105mg 0.284mg Wakame
Manganese 1.063mg 1.4mg Wakame
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin A 7564IU 360IU Drumstick leaves
Vitamin A RAE 378µg 18µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin E 1mg Wakame
Vitamin C 51.7mg 3mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B1 0.257mg 0.06mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B2 0.66mg 0.23mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B3 2.22mg 1.6mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B5 0.125mg 0.697mg Wakame
Vitamin B6 1.2mg 0.002mg Drumstick leaves
Folate 40µg 196µg Wakame
Vitamin K 5.3µg Wakame
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.035mg Drumstick leaves
Threonine 0.411mg 0.165mg Drumstick leaves
Isoleucine 0.451mg 0.087mg Drumstick leaves
Leucine 0.791mg 0.257mg Drumstick leaves
Lysine 0.537mg 0.112mg Drumstick leaves
Methionine 0.123mg 0.063mg Drumstick leaves
Phenylalanine 0.487mg 0.112mg Drumstick leaves
Valine 0.611mg 0.209mg Drumstick leaves
Histidine 0.196mg 0.015mg Drumstick leaves
Saturated Fat 0.13g Drumstick leaves
Omega-3 - EPA 0.186g Wakame
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g Wakame
Polyunsaturated fat 0.218g Wakame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Drumstick leaves Wakame
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
29%
Wakame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Drumstick leaves
65%
Wakame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 863mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.13g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.
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. Wakame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170496/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.