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Drumstick tree vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Drumstick tree and Potato

  • Drumstick tree has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Folate, and Magnesium, however, Potato is richer in Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Drumstick tree's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 135% more.
  • Drumstick tree contains 3 times more Folate than Potato. Drumstick tree contains 44µg of Folate, while Potato contains 15µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Drumstick pods, raw and Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw.

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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 Calcium +150%
Contains more Magnesium +95.7%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Manganese +29.5%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Iron +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +14%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Copper +31%
Equal in Potassium - 425
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 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Magnesium +95.7%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Manganese +29.5%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Iron +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +14%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Copper +31%
Equal in Potassium - 425

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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Potato
Contains more Vitamin A +3600%
Contains more Vitamin C +615.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +131.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +169.2%
Contains more Folate +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148.3%
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 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +3600%
Contains more Vitamin C +615.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +131.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +169.2%
Contains more Folate +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Water +11.3%
Contains more Carbs +105%
Contains more Other +15.5%
Equal in Protein - 2.05
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Water +11.3%
Contains more Carbs +105%
Contains more Other +15.5%
Equal in Protein - 2.05

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5000%
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1300%
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5000%
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1300%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drumstick tree Potato Opinion
Net carbs 5.33g 15.39g Potato
Protein 2.1g 2.05g Drumstick tree
Fats 0.2g 0.09g Drumstick tree
Carbs 8.53g 17.49g Potato
Calories 37kcal 77kcal Potato
Starch 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.26g Potato
Sugar 0.82g Drumstick tree
Fiber 3.2g 2.1g Drumstick tree
Calcium 30mg 12mg Drumstick tree
Iron 0.36mg 0.81mg Potato
Magnesium 45mg 23mg Drumstick tree
Phosphorus 50mg 57mg Potato
Potassium 461mg 425mg Drumstick tree
Sodium 42mg 6mg Potato
Zinc 0.45mg 0.3mg Drumstick tree
Copper 0.084mg 0.11mg Potato
Manganese 0.259mg 0.2mg Drumstick tree
Selenium 0.7µg 0.4µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin A 74IU 2IU Drumstick tree
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin E 0.01mg Potato
Vitamin C 141mg 19.7mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.081mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.032mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 1.061mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.794mg 0.295mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.298mg Potato
Folate 44µg 15µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin K 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.021mg Potato
Threonine 0.067mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.066mg Potato
Leucine 0.098mg Potato
Lysine 0.107mg Potato
Methionine 0.032mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.081mg Potato
Valine 0.103mg Potato
Histidine 0.035mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.033g 0.025g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.102g 0.002g Drumstick tree
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 0.042g Potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Drumstick tree Potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Drumstick tree
19%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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 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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.