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Drumstick tree vs. Corn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Drumstick tree and Corn different?

  • Drumstick tree is richer in Vitamin C, Potassium, and Folate, while Corn is higher in Vitamin B3, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Drumstick tree covers your daily need of Vitamin C 151% more than Corn.
  • Drumstick tree contains 10 times more Calcium than Corn. Drumstick tree contains 30mg of Calcium, while Corn contains 3mg.

Drumstick pods, raw and Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types were used 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 Calcium +900%
Contains more Magnesium +73.1%
Contains more Potassium +111.5%
Contains more Copper +71.4%
Contains more Manganese +55.1%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +54%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Zinc +37.8%
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 1% 17% 19% 33% 20% 1% 17% 17% 22% 2%
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Magnesium +73.1%
Contains more Potassium +111.5%
Contains more Copper +71.4%
Contains more Manganese +55.1%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +54%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Zinc +37.8%

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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Corn
Contains more Vitamin C +2463.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.8%
Contains more Folate +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +255.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +171.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.792
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 16% 2% 0% 19% 24% 14% 32% 48% 33% 18% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +2463.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.8%
Contains more Folate +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +255.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +171.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.792

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +20.1%
Contains more Other +38.6%
Contains more Protein +62.4%
Contains more Fats +650%
Contains more Carbs +146%
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 20.98 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Water +20.1%
Contains more Other +38.6%
Contains more Protein +62.4%
Contains more Fats +650%
Contains more Carbs +146%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +266.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20000%
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
17% 32% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.374 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +266.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20000%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drumstick tree Corn Opinion
Net carbs 5.33g 18.58g Corn
Protein 2.1g 3.41g Corn
Fats 0.2g 1.5g Corn
Carbs 8.53g 20.98g Corn
Calories 37kcal 96kcal Corn
Starch 7.17g Corn
Fructose 0.79g Corn
Sugar 4.54g Drumstick tree
Fiber 3.2g 2.4g Drumstick tree
Calcium 30mg 3mg Drumstick tree
Iron 0.36mg 0.45mg Corn
Magnesium 45mg 26mg Drumstick tree
Phosphorus 50mg 77mg Corn
Potassium 461mg 218mg Drumstick tree
Sodium 42mg 1mg Corn
Zinc 0.45mg 0.62mg Corn
Copper 0.084mg 0.049mg Drumstick tree
Manganese 0.259mg 0.167mg Drumstick tree
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin A 74IU 263IU Corn
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 13µg Corn
Vitamin E 0.09mg Corn
Vitamin C 141mg 5.5mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.093mg Corn
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.057mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 1.683mg Corn
Vitamin B5 0.794mg 0.792mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.139mg Corn
Folate 44µg 23µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin K 0.4µg Corn
Tryptophan 0.023mg Corn
Threonine 0.133mg Corn
Isoleucine 0.133mg Corn
Leucine 0.358mg Corn
Lysine 0.141mg Corn
Methionine 0.069mg Corn
Phenylalanine 0.155mg Corn
Valine 0.191mg Corn
Histidine 0.091mg Corn
Saturated Fat 0.033g 0.197g Drumstick tree
Monounsaturated Fat 0.102g 0.374g Corn
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 0.603g Corn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Drumstick tree Corn
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
17%
Corn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Drumstick tree
14%
Corn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.164g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Corn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169999/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.