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Drumstick tree vs. Poi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Drumstick tree and Poi different?

  • Drumstick tree is higher in Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Folate, and Magnesium, however, Poi is richer in Vitamin B6, Copper, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Drumstick tree is 152% higher.
  • Drumstick tree contains 8 times more Fiber than Poi. While Drumstick tree contains 3.2g of Fiber, Poi contains only 0.4g.

Drumstick pods, raw and Poi are the varieties 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.
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
5
:
4
Poi
Poi
Contains more Calcium +87.5%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.2%
Contains more Potassium +151.9%
Contains more Zinc +104.5%
Contains more Iron +144.4%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Copper +97.6%
Contains more Manganese +42.9%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Drumstick tree
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 14% 33% 22% 41% 6% 13% 28% 34% 4%
Poi
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 33% 18% 17% 17% 2% 6% 56% 49% 4%
Contains more Calcium +87.5%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.2%
Contains more Potassium +151.9%
Contains more Zinc +104.5%
Contains more Iron +144.4%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Copper +97.6%
Contains more Manganese +42.9%
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.
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
5
:
5
Poi
Poi
Contains more Vitamin A +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +3425%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +171%
Contains more Folate +109.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +145.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.5%
Drumstick tree
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%
Poi
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 46% 0% 14% 33% 10% 21% 18% 64% 16% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +3425%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +171%
Contains more Folate +109.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +145.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
4
:
1
Poi
Poi
Contains more Protein +452.6%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Water +23.1%
Contains more Other +59%
Contains more Carbs +219.2%
Drumstick tree
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
Poi
27% 72%
Protein: 0.38 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 27.23 g
Water: 71.64 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more Protein +452.6%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Water +23.1%
Contains more Other +59%
Contains more Carbs +219.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
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2
Poi
Poi
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +827.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1833.3%
Drumstick tree
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
Poi
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.058 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +827.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1833.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drumstick tree Poi Opinion
Net carbs 5.33g 26.83g Poi
Protein 2.1g 0.38g Drumstick tree
Fats 0.2g 0.14g Drumstick tree
Carbs 8.53g 27.23g Poi
Calories 37kcal 112kcal Poi
Sugar 0.39g Drumstick tree
Fiber 3.2g 0.4g Drumstick tree
Calcium 30mg 16mg Drumstick tree
Iron 0.36mg 0.88mg Poi
Magnesium 45mg 24mg Drumstick tree
Phosphorus 50mg 39mg Drumstick tree
Potassium 461mg 183mg Drumstick tree
Sodium 42mg 12mg Poi
Zinc 0.45mg 0.22mg Drumstick tree
Copper 0.084mg 0.166mg Poi
Manganese 0.259mg 0.37mg Poi
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 74IU 66IU Drumstick tree
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 3µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin E 2.3mg Poi
Vitamin C 141mg 4mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.13mg Poi
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.04mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 1.1mg Poi
Vitamin B5 0.794mg 0.293mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.273mg Poi
Folate 44µg 21µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin K 1µg Poi
Saturated Fat 0.033g 0.029g Poi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.102g 0.011g Drumstick tree
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 0.058g Poi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Drumstick tree Poi
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
19%
Poi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Drumstick tree
20%
Poi

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Poi
Poi contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Poi
Poi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poi
Poi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.39g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is relatively richer in minerals
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. Poi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170431/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.