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Drumstick tree vs. Dandelion greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Drumstick tree and Dandelion greens?

  • Drumstick tree is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5, yet Dandelion greens are higher in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Copper.
  • Drumstick tree's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 118% more.
  • Drumstick tree has 9 times more Vitamin B5 than Dandelion greens. While Drumstick tree has 0.794mg of Vitamin B5, Dandelion greens have only 0.084mg.

We used Drumstick pods, raw and Dandelion greens, 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 Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +16.1%
Contains less Sodium -44.7%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +523.3%
Contains more Iron +761.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +32%
Contains more Copper +103.6%
Contains more Manganese +32%
Equal in Zinc - 0.41
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 57% 117% 26% 29% 36% 10% 12% 57% 45% 3%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +16.1%
Contains less Sodium -44.7%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +523.3%
Contains more Iron +761.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +32%
Contains more Copper +103.6%
Contains more Manganese +32%
Equal in Zinc - 0.41

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 +302.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +845.2%
Contains more Folate +63%
Contains more Vitamin A +13631.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +258.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +251.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.2%
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 610% 69% 0% 117% 48% 60% 16% 6% 58% 21% 0% 1946%
Contains more Vitamin C +302.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +845.2%
Contains more Folate +63%
Contains more Vitamin A +13631.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +258.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +251.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +28.6%
Contains more Fats +250%
Contains more Other +85.6%
Equal in Carbs - 9.2
Equal in Water - 85.6
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
3% 9% 86% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 85.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +28.6%
Contains more Fats +250%
Contains more Other +85.6%
Equal in Carbs - 9.2
Equal in Water - 85.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +628.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10100%
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +628.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10100%

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 Dandelion greens
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drumstick tree Dandelion greens Opinion
Net carbs 5.33g 5.7g Dandelion greens
Protein 2.1g 2.7g Dandelion greens
Fats 0.2g 0.7g Dandelion greens
Carbs 8.53g 9.2g Dandelion greens
Calories 37kcal 45kcal Dandelion greens
Sugar 0.71g Drumstick tree
Fiber 3.2g 3.5g Dandelion greens
Calcium 30mg 187mg Dandelion greens
Iron 0.36mg 3.1mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 45mg 36mg Drumstick tree
Phosphorus 50mg 66mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 461mg 397mg Drumstick tree
Sodium 42mg 76mg Drumstick tree
Zinc 0.45mg 0.41mg Drumstick tree
Copper 0.084mg 0.171mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.259mg 0.342mg Dandelion greens
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin A 74IU 10161IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 508µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 3.44mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 141mg 35mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.19mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.26mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 0.806mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B5 0.794mg 0.084mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.251mg Dandelion greens
Folate 44µg 27µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin K 778.4µg Dandelion greens
Saturated Fat 0.033g 0.17g Drumstick tree
Monounsaturated Fat 0.102g 0.014g Drumstick tree
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 0.306g Dandelion greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Drumstick tree Dandelion greens
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
246%
Dandelion greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Drumstick tree
39%
Dandelion greens

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.137g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens 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 ($)
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.

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. Dandelion greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169226/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.