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Drumstick tree vs. Nopales — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Drumstick tree and Nopales

  • Drumstick tree has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Folate, and Potassium, while Nopales has more Calcium, and Manganese.
  • Drumstick tree covers your daily need of Vitamin C 146% more than Nopales.
  • Drumstick tree contains 15 times more Folate than Nopales. While Drumstick tree contains 44µg of Folate, Nopales contain only 3µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Drumstick pods, raw and Nopales, 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 Phosphorus +212.5%
Contains more Potassium +79.4%
Contains more Zinc +80%
Contains more Copper +61.5%
Contains more Calcium +446.7%
Contains more Iron +63.9%
Contains more Magnesium +15.6%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Manganese +76.4%
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 50% 23% 38% 7% 23% 3% 7% 18% 60% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +212.5%
Contains more Potassium +79.4%
Contains more Zinc +80%
Contains more Copper +61.5%
Contains more Calcium +446.7%
Contains more Iron +63.9%
Contains more Magnesium +15.6%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Manganese +76.4%
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 C +1416.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +375.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.4%
Contains more Folate +1366.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +517.6%
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 28% 0% 0% 31% 3% 10% 8% 11% 17% 3% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin C +1416.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +375.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.4%
Contains more Folate +1366.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +517.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +59.1%
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Carbs +156.2%
Contains more Other +17.5%
Equal in Water - 94.12
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
3% 94%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 94.12 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more Protein +59.1%
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Carbs +156.2%
Contains more Other +17.5%
Equal in Water - 94.12

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +466.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1566.7%
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +466.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1566.7%

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 Nopales
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Nopales Opinion
Net carbs 5.33g 1.13g Drumstick tree
Protein 2.1g 1.32g Drumstick tree
Fats 0.2g 0.09g Drumstick tree
Carbs 8.53g 3.33g Drumstick tree
Calories 37kcal 16kcal Drumstick tree
Sugar 1.15g Drumstick tree
Fiber 3.2g 2.2g Drumstick tree
Calcium 30mg 164mg Nopales
Iron 0.36mg 0.59mg Nopales
Magnesium 45mg 52mg Nopales
Phosphorus 50mg 16mg Drumstick tree
Potassium 461mg 257mg Drumstick tree
Sodium 42mg 21mg Nopales
Zinc 0.45mg 0.25mg Drumstick tree
Copper 0.084mg 0.052mg Drumstick tree
Manganese 0.259mg 0.457mg Nopales
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 74IU 457IU Nopales
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 23µg Nopales
Vitamin C 141mg 9.3mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.012mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.041mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 0.41mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B5 0.794mg 0.167mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.07mg Drumstick tree
Folate 44µg 3µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin K 5.3µg Nopales
Tryptophan 0.014mg Nopales
Threonine 0.04mg Nopales
Isoleucine 0.049mg Nopales
Leucine 0.077mg Nopales
Lysine 0.059mg Nopales
Methionine 0.015mg Nopales
Phenylalanine 0.049mg Nopales
Valine 0.059mg Nopales
Histidine 0.025mg Nopales
Saturated Fat 0.033g 0.016g Nopales
Monounsaturated Fat 0.102g 0.018g Drumstick tree
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 0.05g Nopales

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Drumstick tree Nopales
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
10%
Nopales
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Drumstick tree
23%
Nopales

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nopales
Nopales contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree 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. Nopales - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168571/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.