Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

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

Compare

Significant differences between Drumstick tree and Potato wedges

  • Drumstick tree is richer in Vitamin C, and Magnesium, while Potato wedges are higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Drumstick tree covers your daily Vitamin C needs 144% more than Potato wedges.
  • Drumstick tree has 2 times more Magnesium than Potato wedges. Drumstick tree has 45mg of Magnesium, while Potato wedges have 19mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Drumstick pods, raw and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen.

Infographic

Drumstick tree vs Potato wedges infographic
Infographic link

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 +100%
Contains more Magnesium +136.8%
Contains more Potassium +17%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Zinc +21.6%
Contains more Iron +94.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +74%
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 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +136.8%
Contains more Potassium +17%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Zinc +21.6%
Contains more Iron +94.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +74%

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.
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1158.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +191.7%
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% 0% 0% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1158.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +191.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +29.1%
Contains more Protein +28.6%
Contains more Fats +1000%
Contains more Carbs +198.9%
Contains more Other +34%
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Water +29.1%
Contains more Protein +28.6%
Contains more Fats +1000%
Contains more Carbs +198.9%
Contains more Other +34%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1322.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3300%
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1322.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3300%

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 wedges
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Potato wedges Opinion
Net carbs 5.33g 23.5g Potato wedges
Protein 2.1g 2.7g Potato wedges
Fats 0.2g 2.2g Potato wedges
Carbs 8.53g 25.5g Potato wedges
Calories 37kcal 123kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 0.3g Drumstick tree
Fiber 3.2g 2g Drumstick tree
Calcium 30mg 15mg Drumstick tree
Iron 0.36mg 0.7mg Potato wedges
Magnesium 45mg 19mg Drumstick tree
Phosphorus 50mg 87mg Potato wedges
Potassium 461mg 394mg Drumstick tree
Sodium 42mg 49mg Drumstick tree
Zinc 0.45mg 0.37mg Drumstick tree
Copper 0.084mg Drumstick tree
Manganese 0.259mg Drumstick tree
Selenium 0.7µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin A 74IU 0IU Drumstick tree
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin C 141mg 11.2mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.1mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.04mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 1.54mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.794mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.35mg Potato wedges
Folate 44µg Drumstick tree
Saturated Fat 0.033g 0.55g Drumstick tree
Monounsaturated Fat 0.102g 1.451g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 0.102g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

People also compare

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
15%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Drumstick tree
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.517g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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 wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.