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Drumstick tree vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Drumstick tree and Basil

  • Drumstick tree has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, and Fiber, however, Basil has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Vitamin A, Calcium, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Drumstick tree is 137% higher.
  • Basil has 4 times less Vitamin B5 than Drumstick tree. Drumstick tree has 0.794mg of Vitamin B5, while Basil has 0.209mg.

Food types used in this article are Drumstick pods, raw and Basil, fresh.

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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 32% 9% 41% 14% 28% 12% 21% 5.5% 34% 3.8%
Basil
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 53% 26% 119% 128% 22% 24% 0.52% 150% 1.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +133.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +490%
Contains more IronIron +780.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +358.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +80%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +343.2%

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 470% 4.4% 0% 0% 13% 17% 12% 48% 28% 0% 0% 33% 0%
Basil
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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 60% 317% 16% 0% 8.5% 18% 17% 13% 36% 0% 1037% 51% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +683.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +55.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +279.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7028.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +54.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.076mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
Basil
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3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +221.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +50%
Contains more FatsFats +220%
Contains more OtherOther +54.6%
~equal in Water ~92.06g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.003 g
Basil
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8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.389 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -19.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +15.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12866.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Drumstick tree Basil
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drumstick tree Basil Opinion
Calories 37kcal 23kcal Drumstick tree
Protein 2.1g 3.15g Basil
Fats 0.2g 0.64g Basil
Vitamin C 141mg 18mg Drumstick tree
Net carbs 5.33g 1.05g Drumstick tree
Carbs 8.53g 2.65g Drumstick tree
Magnesium 45mg 64mg Basil
Calcium 30mg 177mg Basil
Potassium 461mg 295mg Drumstick tree
Iron 0.36mg 3.17mg Basil
Sugar 0.3g Drumstick tree
Fiber 3.2g 1.6g Drumstick tree
Copper 0.084mg 0.385mg Basil
Zinc 0.45mg 0.81mg Basil
Phosphorus 50mg 56mg Basil
Sodium 42mg 4mg Basil
Vitamin A 74IU 5275IU Basil
Vitamin A 4µg 264µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg Basil
Manganese 0.259mg 1.148mg Basil
Selenium 0.7µg 0.3µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.034mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.076mg Basil
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 0.902mg Basil
Vitamin B5 0.794mg 0.209mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.155mg Basil
Vitamin K 414.8µg Basil
Folate 44µg 68µg Basil
Choline 11.4mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.033g 0.041g Drumstick tree
Monounsaturated Fat 0.102g 0.088g Drumstick tree
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 0.389g Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg Basil
Threonine 0.104mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.104mg Basil
Leucine 0.191mg Basil
Lysine 0.11mg Basil
Methionine 0.036mg Basil
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Basil
Valine 0.127mg Basil
Histidine 0.051mg Basil
Fructose 0.02g Basil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Drumstick tree Basil
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
48%
Drumstick tree
121%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Drumstick tree
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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 tree - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170483/nutrients
  2. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/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.