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Drumstick tree vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Drumstick tree and Porridge

  • Drumstick tree has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Folate, while Porridge has more Iron, and Calcium.
  • Drumstick tree covers your daily need of Vitamin C 157% more than Porridge.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Drumstick pods, raw and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt.

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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 Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +233.3%
Contains more Potassium +2781.3%
Contains more Zinc +246.2%
Contains more Copper +110%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Calcium +190%
Contains more Iron +938.9%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Selenium +300%
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 27% 141% 4% 7% 2% 1% 4% 14% 0% 16%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +233.3%
Contains more Potassium +2781.3%
Contains more Zinc +246.2%
Contains more Copper +110%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Calcium +190%
Contains more Iron +938.9%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Selenium +300%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +196%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1018.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +823.1%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.055
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 0% 1% 0% 0% 14% 6% 10% 5% 3% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +196%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1018.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +823.1%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.055

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +45.8%
Contains more Other +340.9%
Contains more Carbs +23.3%
Equal in Fats - 0.21
Equal in Water - 87.61
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more Protein +45.8%
Contains more Other +340.9%
Contains more Carbs +23.3%
Equal in Fats - 0.21
Equal in Water - 87.61

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +264.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3700%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.033
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.114 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +264.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3700%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.033

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drumstick tree Porridge Opinion
Net carbs 5.33g 10.02g Porridge
Protein 2.1g 1.44g Drumstick tree
Fats 0.2g 0.21g Porridge
Carbs 8.53g 10.52g Porridge
Calories 37kcal 50kcal Porridge
Sugar 0.03g Drumstick tree
Fiber 3.2g 0.5g Drumstick tree
Calcium 30mg 87mg Porridge
Iron 0.36mg 3.74mg Porridge
Magnesium 45mg 5mg Drumstick tree
Phosphorus 50mg 15mg Drumstick tree
Potassium 461mg 16mg Drumstick tree
Sodium 42mg 6mg Porridge
Zinc 0.45mg 0.13mg Drumstick tree
Copper 0.084mg 0.04mg Drumstick tree
Manganese 0.259mg 0mg Drumstick tree
Selenium 0.7µg 2.8µg Porridge
Vitamin A 74IU 0IU Drumstick tree
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin E 0.02mg Porridge
Vitamin C 141mg 0mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.055mg Porridge
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.025mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 0.52mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B5 0.794mg 0.071mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.013mg Drumstick tree
Folate 44µg 12µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin K 0.1µg Porridge
Tryptophan 0.02mg Porridge
Threonine 0.045mg Porridge
Isoleucine 0.063mg Porridge
Leucine 0.11mg Porridge
Lysine 0.037mg Porridge
Methionine 0.027mg Porridge
Phenylalanine 0.078mg Porridge
Valine 0.07mg Porridge
Histidine 0.033mg Porridge
Saturated Fat 0.033g 0.033g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.102g 0.028g Drumstick tree
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 0.114g Porridge

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Drumstick tree Porridge
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
4%
Porridge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Drumstick tree
21%
Porridge

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is relatively richer in minerals
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 contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.033 g)
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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/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.