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Drumstick tree vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Drumstick tree and Chinese broccoli different?

  • Drumstick tree is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, and Potassium, however, Chinese broccoli is richer in Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Drumstick tree is 125% higher.
  • Drumstick tree contains 5 times more Vitamin B5 than Chinese broccoli. While Drumstick tree contains 0.794mg of Vitamin B5, Chinese broccoli contains only 0.159mg.

Drumstick pods, raw and Broccoli, chinese, cooked are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +22%
Contains more Potassium +76.6%
Contains more Zinc +15.4%
Contains more Copper +37.7%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +55.6%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Selenium +85.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.264
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 14% 33% 22% 41% 6% 13% 28% 34% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +22%
Contains more Potassium +76.6%
Contains more Zinc +15.4%
Contains more Copper +37.7%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +55.6%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Selenium +85.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.264

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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Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +399.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +2113.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +97.3%
Contains more Folate +125%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 470% 14% 18% 12% 48% 28% 33% 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 99% 10% 0% 94% 24% 34% 9% 10% 17% 75% 0% 212%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +399.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +2113.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +97.3%
Contains more Folate +125%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +84.2%
Contains more Carbs +123.9%
Contains more Other +22.8%
Contains more Fats +260%
Equal in Water - 93.54
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Protein +84.2%
Contains more Carbs +123.9%
Contains more Other +22.8%
Contains more Fats +260%
Equal in Water - 93.54

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -70%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +104%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10900%
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +104%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10900%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drumstick tree Chinese broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 5.33g 1.31g Drumstick tree
Protein 2.1g 1.14g Drumstick tree
Fats 0.2g 0.72g Chinese broccoli
Carbs 8.53g 3.81g Drumstick tree
Calories 37kcal 22kcal Drumstick tree
Sugar 0.84g Drumstick tree
Fiber 3.2g 2.5g Drumstick tree
Calcium 30mg 100mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.36mg 0.56mg Chinese broccoli
Magnesium 45mg 18mg Drumstick tree
Phosphorus 50mg 41mg Drumstick tree
Potassium 461mg 261mg Drumstick tree
Sodium 42mg 7mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.45mg 0.39mg Drumstick tree
Copper 0.084mg 0.061mg Drumstick tree
Manganese 0.259mg 0.264mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 0.7µg 1.3µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 74IU 1638IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 82µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.48mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 141mg 28.2mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.095mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.146mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 0.437mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B5 0.794mg 0.159mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.07mg Drumstick tree
Folate 44µg 99µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.033g 0.11g Drumstick tree
Monounsaturated Fat 0.102g 0.05g Drumstick tree
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 0.33g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Drumstick tree Chinese broccoli
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
52%
Drumstick tree
48%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Drumstick tree
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.077g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
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 ($)
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 tree - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170483/nutrients
  2. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.