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Drumstick tree vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Drumstick tree and Lemongrass

  • Drumstick tree has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5, however, Lemongrass is richer in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Zinc, Folate, Potassium, and Phosphorus.
  • Lemongrass's daily need coverage for Manganese is 216% more.
  • Drumstick tree contains 54 times more Vitamin C than Lemongrass. Drumstick tree contains 141mg of Vitamin C, while Lemongrass contains 2.6mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Drumstick pods, raw and Lemon grass (citronella), 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 43% 20% 64% 306% 89% 61% 43% 0.78% 681% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +116.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.8%
Contains more IronIron +2169.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +216.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +395.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +102%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1917%
~equal in Selenium ~0.7µg

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% 4.4% 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 8.7% 0.36% 0% 0% 16% 31% 21% 3% 18% 0% 0% 56% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5323.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1488%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +77.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +70.5%
~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
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.4%
Contains more WaterWater +25%
Contains more FatsFats +145%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +196.7%
Contains more OtherOther +85.6%

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
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -72.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +88.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5566.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drumstick tree Lemongrass Opinion
Calories 37kcal 99kcal Lemongrass
Protein 2.1g 1.82g Drumstick tree
Fats 0.2g 0.49g Lemongrass
Vitamin C 141mg 2.6mg Drumstick tree
Net carbs 5.33g 25.31g Lemongrass
Carbs 8.53g 25.31g Lemongrass
Magnesium 45mg 60mg Lemongrass
Calcium 30mg 65mg Lemongrass
Potassium 461mg 723mg Lemongrass
Iron 0.36mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Fiber 3.2g Drumstick tree
Copper 0.084mg 0.266mg Lemongrass
Zinc 0.45mg 2.23mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 50mg 101mg Lemongrass
Sodium 42mg 6mg Lemongrass
Vitamin A 74IU 6IU Drumstick tree
Vitamin A 4µg 0µg Drumstick tree
Manganese 0.259mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.065mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.135mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 1.101mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.794mg 0.05mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.08mg Drumstick tree
Folate 44µg 75µg Lemongrass
Saturated Fat 0.033g 0.119g Drumstick tree
Monounsaturated Fat 0.102g 0.054g Drumstick tree
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 0.17g Lemongrass

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Drumstick tree Lemongrass
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
12%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Drumstick tree
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.086g)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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 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. Lemongrass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168573/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.