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Drumstick tree vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between drumstick tree and potato chips

  • Drumstick tree is higher in vitamin C; however, potato chips are richer in vitamin B6, copper, potassium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, iron, selenium, and vitamin B1.
  • Drumstick tree's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 122% higher.
  • Drumstick tree has less saturated fat.
  • Drumstick tree has a lower glycemic index (0) than potato chips (56).

The food types used in this comparison are Drumstick pods, raw and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +48.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +176.6%
Contains more IronIron +352.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +264.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +142.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +230%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +69.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1057.1%

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +353.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +97.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +215.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +166.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +517.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +450%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~45µg

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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more WaterWater +4542.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +233.3%
Contains more FatsFats +17200%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +520.2%
Contains more OtherOther +271.1%

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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9547.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +405566.7%

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 Potato chips
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Potato chips DV% diff.
Vitamin C 141mg 31.1mg 122%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 12.17g 81%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 61%
Fats 0.2g 34.6g 53%
Saturated fat 0.033g 10.96g 50%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.66mg 42%
Calories 37kcal 536kcal 25%
Copper 0.084mg 0.306mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0.102g 9.84g 24%
Potassium 461mg 1275mg 24%
Histidine 153mg 22%
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 3.827mg 20%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 18%
Phosphorus 50mg 165mg 16%
Iron 0.36mg 1.63mg 16%
Carbs 8.53g 52.9g 15%
Selenium 0.7µg 8.1µg 13%
Protein 2.1g 7g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.167mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.197mg 9%
Manganese 0.259mg 0.44mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.794mg 0.402mg 8%
Choline 37.5mg 7%
Zinc 0.45mg 1.09mg 6%
Fiber 3.2g 4.8g 6%
Magnesium 45mg 67mg 5%
Calcium 30mg 24mg 1%
Sodium 42mg 8mg 1%
Net carbs 5.33g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 0.22g N/A
Vitamin A 4µg 0µg 0%
Folate 44µg 45µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Drumstick tree Potato chips
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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Drumstick tree
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.927g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.