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Drumstick tree vs. Parsley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between drumstick tree and parsley?

  • Drumstick tree is higher in vitamin C and vitamin B5, yet parsley is higher in iron, vitamin A, folate, calcium, copper, and zinc.
  • Parsley's daily need coverage for iron is 73% more.
  • Drumstick tree has 2 times more vitamin B5 than parsley. While drumstick tree has 0.794mg of vitamin B5, parsley has only 0.4mg.
  • The glycemic index of drumstick tree is lower.

We used Drumstick pods, raw and Parsley, fresh types 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.
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 36% 41% 49% 233% 50% 29% 25% 7.3% 21% 0.55%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +61.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +600%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +360%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.2%
Contains more IronIron +1622.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +77.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +137.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16%

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 443% 140% 15% 0% 22% 23% 25% 24% 21% 0% 4100% 114% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +98.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +10425%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +111.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +245.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~133mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 6% 88% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.79 g
Carbs: 6.33 g
Water: 87.71 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +41.4%
Contains more FatsFats +295%
Contains more OtherOther +126.8%
~equal in Water ~87.71g

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
24% 54% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.132 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.124 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +189.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4033.3%

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 Parsley
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 price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drumstick tree Parsley DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1640µg 1367%
Iron 0.36mg 6.2mg 73%
Vitamin A 4µg 421µg 46%
Folate 44µg 152µg 27%
Calcium 30mg 138mg 11%
Vitamin C 141mg 133mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.794mg 0.4mg 8%
Copper 0.084mg 0.149mg 7%
Zinc 0.45mg 1.07mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.75mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 1.313mg 4%
Manganese 0.259mg 0.16mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.086mg 3%
Potassium 461mg 554mg 3%
Choline 12.8mg 2%
Protein 2.1g 2.97g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.098mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.09mg 2%
Phosphorus 50mg 58mg 1%
Sodium 42mg 56mg 1%
Magnesium 45mg 50mg 1%
Carbs 8.53g 6.33g 1%
Selenium 0.7µg 0.1µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 0.124g 1%
Fats 0.2g 0.79g 1%
Calories 37kcal 36kcal 0%
Net carbs 5.33g 3.03g N/A
Sugar 0.85g N/A
Fiber 3.2g 3.3g 0%
Saturated fat 0.033g 0.132g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.102g 0.295g 0%
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0%
Threonine 0.122mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.118mg 0%
Leucine 0.204mg 0%
Lysine 0.181mg 0%
Methionine 0.042mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0%
Valine 0.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.061mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Drumstick tree Parsley
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
379%
Parsley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Drumstick tree
49%
Parsley

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsley
Parsley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsley
Parsley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.099g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Parsley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170416/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.