Drumstick tree vs. Plantain raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between drumstick tree and plantain raw?
- Drumstick tree is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B5, and folate, yet plantain raw is higher in vitamin A and vitamin B6.
- Drumstick tree's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 136% more.
- Drumstick tree has 10 times more calcium than plantain raw. While drumstick tree has 30mg of calcium, plantain raw has only 3mg.
- The glycemic index of drumstick tree is lower.
We used Drumstick pods, raw and Plantains, raw types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +900% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +221.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +47.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +66.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +114.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +666.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +37% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +205.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +10.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +149.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.1 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
8.53 g
Water:
88.2 g
Other:
0.97 g
Protein:
1.3 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
31.89 g
Water:
65.28 g
Other:
1.16 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +61.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +35.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +85% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +273.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.003 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.143 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.069 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +218.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2200% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 141mg | 18.4mg | 136% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.299mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.794mg | 0.26mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.259mg | 11% | |
| Carbs | 8.53g | 31.89g | 8% |
| Folate | 44µg | 22µg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 56µg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 2.3g | 4% |
| Calories | 37kcal | 122kcal | 4% |
| Iron | 0.36mg | 0.6mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.45mg | 0.14mg | 3% |
| Choline | 13.5mg | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 50mg | 34mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 42mg | 4mg | 2% |
| Protein | 2.1g | 1.3g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.074mg | 0.054mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 45mg | 37mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 461mg | 499mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1.5µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.033g | 0.143g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.37g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.33g | 29.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 15g | N/A | |
| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.62mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.102g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.003g | 0.069g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.034mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.064mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain raw contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Drumstick tree is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.