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Drumstick tree vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between drumstick tree and biscuits?

  • Drumstick tree is richer in vitamin C, yet biscuits are richer in selenium, iron, vitamin B1, calcium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
  • Drumstick tree's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 156% higher.
  • Drumstick tree contains less sodium.
  • Drumstick tree has a lower glycemic index than biscuits.

We used Drumstick pods, raw and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +281%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +683.3%
Contains more IronIron +705.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +20%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +228%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2685.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.082mg

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% 1.3% 0% 0% 13% 17% 12% 48% 28% 0% 0% 33% 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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +70400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +178.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +571.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +318.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +375.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +38.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more WaterWater +205.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +233.3%
Contains more FatsFats +8050%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +422.9%
Contains more OtherOther +229.9%

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
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6694.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +138666.7%

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 Biscuit
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drumstick tree Biscuit DV% diff.
Vitamin C 141mg 0.2mg 156%
Selenium 0.7µg 19.5µg 34%
Iron 0.36mg 2.9mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 4.163g 28%
Fats 0.2g 16.3g 25%
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.356mg 25%
Sodium 42mg 580mg 23%
Calcium 30mg 235mg 21%
Saturated fat 0.033g 4.324g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.31mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0.102g 6.93g 17%
Phosphorus 50mg 164mg 16%
Calories 37kcal 353kcal 16%
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 2.949mg 15%
Carbs 8.53g 44.6g 12%
Protein 2.1g 7g 10%
Potassium 461mg 121mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.794mg 0.285mg 10%
Fiber 3.2g 1.5g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.035mg 7%
Magnesium 45mg 18mg 6%
Manganese 0.259mg 0.378mg 5%
Folate 44µg 61µg 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Zinc 0.45mg 0.54mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Net carbs 5.33g 43.1g N/A
Sugar 2.18g N/A
Copper 0.084mg 0.082mg 0%
Vitamin A 4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 0.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0%
Valine 0.313mg 0%
Histidine 0.161mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Drumstick tree Biscuit
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
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Drumstick tree
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree contains less Sodium (difference - 538mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.291g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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 tree - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170483/nutrients
  2. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.