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Drumstick tree vs. Lambsquarters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between drumstick tree and lambsquarters

  • Drumstick tree has more vitamin C and vitamin B5; however, lambsquarters have more vitamin A, vitamin B2, calcium, copper, manganese, vitamin B6, iron, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for drumstick tree is 68% higher.
  • Lambsquarters have 9 times less vitamin B5 than drumstick tree. Drumstick tree has 0.794mg of vitamin B5, while lambsquarters have 0.092mg.

Food types used in this article are Drumstick pods, raw and Lambsquarters, raw.

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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 24% 93% 40% 45% 98% 12% 31% 5.6% 102% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +32.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +930%
Contains more IronIron +233.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +248.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +201.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.6%
~equal in Potassium ~452mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.44mg
~equal in Sodium ~43mg

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 267% 193% 0% 0% 40% 102% 23% 5.5% 63% 0% 0% 23% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +76.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +763%
Contains more FolateFolate +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +14400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +201.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +494.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +128.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
4% 7% 84% 3%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 84.3 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +100%
Contains more FatsFats +300%
Contains more OtherOther +250.5%
~equal in Water ~84.3g

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
11% 27% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.059 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.351 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +47.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11600%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drumstick tree Lambsquarters DV% diff.
Vitamin C 141mg 80mg 68%
Vitamin A 4µg 580µg 64%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.44mg 28%
Calcium 30mg 309mg 28%
Manganese 0.259mg 0.782mg 23%
Copper 0.084mg 0.293mg 23%
Vitamin B5 0.794mg 0.092mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.274mg 12%
Iron 0.36mg 1.2mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.16mg 9%
Protein 2.1g 4.2g 4%
Folate 44µg 30µg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 1.2mg 4%
Fiber 3.2g 4g 3%
Magnesium 45mg 34mg 3%
Phosphorus 50mg 72mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 0.351g 2%
Fats 0.2g 0.8g 1%
Calories 37kcal 43kcal 0%
Carbs 8.53g 7.3g 0%
Net carbs 5.33g 3.3g N/A
Potassium 461mg 452mg 0%
Zinc 0.45mg 0.44mg 0%
Sodium 42mg 43mg 0%
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.033g 0.059g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.102g 0.15g 0%
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0%
Threonine 0.163mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.253mg 0%
Leucine 0.35mg 0%
Lysine 0.354mg 0%
Methionine 0.049mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.166mg 0%
Valine 0.226mg 0%
Histidine 0.116mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Drumstick tree Lambsquarters
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
55%
Lambsquarters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Drumstick tree
45%
Lambsquarters

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Lambsquarters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169244/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.