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Drumstick tree vs. Lotus root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Drumstick tree and Lotus root

  • Drumstick tree has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, and Folate, however, Lotus root has more Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Drumstick tree is 108% higher.
  • Lotus root has 3 times less Folate than Drumstick tree. Drumstick tree has 44µg of Folate, while Lotus root has 13µg.

Food types used in this article are Drumstick pods, raw and Lotus root, 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.
Contains more Magnesium +95.7%
Contains more Zinc +15.4%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +222.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +20.6%
Contains more Copper +206%
Equal in Sodium - 40
Equal in Manganese - 0.261
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
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 14% 44% 17% 43% 50% 6% 11% 86% 35% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +95.7%
Contains more Zinc +15.4%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +222.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +20.6%
Contains more Copper +206%
Equal in Sodium - 40
Equal in Manganese - 0.261
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +220.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +110.6%
Contains more Folate +238.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +201.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +197.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115%
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 0% 0% 0% 147% 40% 51% 8% 23% 60% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +220.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +110.6%
Contains more Folate +238.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +201.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +197.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +11.5%
Contains more Protein +23.8%
Contains more Carbs +102%
Equal in Other - 0.97
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
3% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 17.23 g
Water: 79.1 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +11.5%
Contains more Protein +23.8%
Contains more Carbs +102%
Equal in Other - 0.97

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +410%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +566.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.03
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
43% 29% 29%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.02 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +410%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +566.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.03

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drumstick tree Lotus root Opinion
Net carbs 5.33g 12.33g Lotus root
Protein 2.1g 2.6g Lotus root
Fats 0.2g 0.1g Drumstick tree
Carbs 8.53g 17.23g Lotus root
Calories 37kcal 74kcal Lotus root
Fiber 3.2g 4.9g Lotus root
Calcium 30mg 45mg Lotus root
Iron 0.36mg 1.16mg Lotus root
Magnesium 45mg 23mg Drumstick tree
Phosphorus 50mg 100mg Lotus root
Potassium 461mg 556mg Lotus root
Sodium 42mg 40mg Lotus root
Zinc 0.45mg 0.39mg Drumstick tree
Copper 0.084mg 0.257mg Lotus root
Manganese 0.259mg 0.261mg Lotus root
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 74IU 0IU Drumstick tree
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin C 141mg 44mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.16mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.22mg Lotus root
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 0.4mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B5 0.794mg 0.377mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.258mg Lotus root
Folate 44µg 13µg Drumstick tree
Tryptophan 0.02mg Lotus root
Threonine 0.051mg Lotus root
Isoleucine 0.054mg Lotus root
Leucine 0.069mg Lotus root
Lysine 0.094mg Lotus root
Methionine 0.022mg Lotus root
Phenylalanine 0.047mg Lotus root
Valine 0.055mg Lotus root
Histidine 0.038mg Lotus root
Saturated Fat 0.033g 0.03g Lotus root
Monounsaturated Fat 0.102g 0.02g Drumstick tree
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 0.02g Lotus root

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Drumstick tree Lotus root
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
28%
Lotus root
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Drumstick tree
30%
Lotus root

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lotus root
Lotus root contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lotus root
Lotus root is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Lotus root - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169250/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.