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Drumstick tree vs. Corn grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between drumstick tree and corn grain

  • Drumstick tree has more vitamin C; however, corn grain has more vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B1, selenium, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B3, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for drumstick tree is 157% higher.
  • Corn grain has a higher glycemic index than drumstick tree.

Food types used in this article are Drumstick pods, raw and Corn grain, yellow.

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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 91% 2.1% 25% 102% 105% 60% 90% 4.6% 63% 85%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +328.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +182.2%
Contains more IronIron +652.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +273.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +391.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +320%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +87.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2114.3%

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.
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% 3.7% 9.8% 0% 96% 46% 68% 25% 144% 0% 0.75% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +87.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +131.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +175%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +626.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +171.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +485%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +418.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
9% 5% 74% 10%
Protein: 9.42 g
Fats: 4.74 g
Carbs: 74.26 g
Water: 10.37 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more WaterWater +750.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +348.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2270%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +770.6%
Contains more OtherOther +24.7%

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
16% 31% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.667 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.251 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.163 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1126.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +72000%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drumstick tree Corn grain DV% diff.
Vitamin C 141mg 0mg 157%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.622mg 39%
Iron 0.36mg 2.71mg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.385mg 28%
Selenium 0.7µg 15.5µg 27%
Copper 0.084mg 0.314mg 26%
Phosphorus 50mg 210mg 23%
Carbs 8.53g 74.26g 22%
Magnesium 45mg 127mg 20%
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 3.627mg 19%
Zinc 0.45mg 2.21mg 16%
Calories 37kcal 365kcal 16%
Fiber 3.2g 7.3g 16%
Protein 2.1g 9.42g 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 2.163g 14%
Manganese 0.259mg 0.485mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.201mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.794mg 0.424mg 7%
Fats 0.2g 4.74g 7%
Folate 44µg 19µg 6%
Potassium 461mg 287mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.033g 0.667g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.102g 1.251g 3%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 3%
Calcium 30mg 7mg 2%
Vitamin A 4µg 11µg 1%
Net carbs 5.33g 66.96g N/A
Sugar 0.64g N/A
Sodium 42mg 35mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0%
Threonine 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.337mg 0%
Leucine 1.155mg 0%
Lysine 0.265mg 0%
Methionine 0.197mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.463mg 0%
Valine 0.477mg 0%
Histidine 0.287mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Drumstick tree Corn grain
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
31%
Corn grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Drumstick tree
63%
Corn grain

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.634g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grain
Corn grain contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn grain
Corn grain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn grain
Corn grain is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Corn grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170288/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.