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Drumstick tree vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between drumstick tree and oatmeal

  • Drumstick tree has more vitamin C, potassium, and vitamin B5, while oatmeal has more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, manganese, vitamin B2, and selenium.
  • Drumstick tree covers your daily need for vitamin C, 157% more than oatmeal.
  • Drumstick tree contains 8 times more potassium than oatmeal. While drumstick tree contains 461mg of potassium, oatmeal contains only 61mg.
  • Drumstick tree has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of drumstick tree is 0, while the glycemic index of oatmeal is 79.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Drumstick pods, raw and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved).

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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 19% 24% 5.4% 224% 22% 17% 33% 6.4% 73% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +73.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +655.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.7%
Contains more IronIron +1555.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +115.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +614.3%

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 0% 43% 1.4% 0% 65% 50% 57% 19% 67% 0% 1% 33% 2.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +150.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +390.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +190.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +387.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +141.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~44µg

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% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more OtherOther +70.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.9%
Contains more FatsFats +580%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36.8%
~equal in Water ~84.03g

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
22% 37% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.426 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +283.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14100%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drumstick tree Oatmeal DV% diff.
Vitamin C 141mg 0mg 157%
Iron 0.36mg 5.96mg 70%
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.26mg 17%
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 3.025mg 15%
Vitamin A 4µg 130µg 14%
Manganese 0.259mg 0.558mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.29mg 13%
Potassium 461mg 61mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.215mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.794mg 0.317mg 10%
Selenium 0.7µg 5µg 8%
Fiber 3.2g 1.7g 6%
Magnesium 45mg 26mg 5%
Calcium 30mg 80mg 5%
Starch 10.37g 4%
Phosphorus 50mg 77mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 0.426g 3%
Calories 37kcal 68kcal 2%
Zinc 0.45mg 0.62mg 2%
Copper 0.084mg 0.066mg 2%
Fats 0.2g 1.36g 2%
Saturated fat 0.033g 0.226g 1%
Choline 4.7mg 1%
Protein 2.1g 2.37g 1%
Carbs 8.53g 11.67g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.102g 0.391g 1%
Net carbs 5.33g 9.97g N/A
Sugar 0.46g N/A
Sodium 42mg 49mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.003g N/A
Folate 44µg 44µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.105mg 0%
Leucine 0.2mg 0%
Lysine 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.04mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.151mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Drumstick tree Oatmeal
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
26%
Oatmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Drumstick tree
45%
Oatmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.193g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
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 ($)

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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.