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Drumstick tree vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Drumstick tree and Pumpkin flowers?

  • Drumstick tree is richer in Vitamin C, Potassium, and Magnesium, yet Pumpkin flowers are richer in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Drumstick tree's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 126% higher.
  • Drumstick tree has 3 times more Potassium than Pumpkin flowers. Drumstick tree has 461mg of Potassium, while Pumpkin flowers have 173mg.

We used Drumstick pods, raw and Pumpkin flowers, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +87.5%
Contains more Potassium +166.5%
Contains more Calcium +30%
Contains more Iron +94.4%
Contains less Sodium -88.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 49
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
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 12% 27% 18% 22% 16% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Potassium +166.5%
Contains more Calcium +30%
Contains more Iron +94.4%
Contains less Sodium -88.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 49
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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +403.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +2531.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.3%
Contains more Folate +34.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.075
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 117% 0% 0% 94% 11% 18% 13% 0% 0% 45% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +403.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +2531.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.3%
Contains more Folate +34.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.075

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +103.9%
Contains more Fats +185.7%
Contains more Carbs +160.1%
Contains more Other +106.4%
Equal in Water - 95.15
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.03 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 3.28 g
Water: 95.15 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more Protein +103.9%
Contains more Fats +185.7%
Contains more Carbs +160.1%
Contains more Other +106.4%
Equal in Water - 95.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1033.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.036
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1033.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.036

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drumstick tree Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Net carbs 5.33g 3.28g Drumstick tree
Protein 2.1g 1.03g Drumstick tree
Fats 0.2g 0.07g Drumstick tree
Carbs 8.53g 3.28g Drumstick tree
Calories 37kcal 15kcal Drumstick tree
Fiber 3.2g Drumstick tree
Calcium 30mg 39mg Pumpkin flowers
Iron 0.36mg 0.7mg Pumpkin flowers
Magnesium 45mg 24mg Drumstick tree
Phosphorus 50mg 49mg Drumstick tree
Potassium 461mg 173mg Drumstick tree
Sodium 42mg 5mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.45mg Drumstick tree
Copper 0.084mg Drumstick tree
Manganese 0.259mg Drumstick tree
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 74IU 1947IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 97µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin C 141mg 28mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.042mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.075mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 0.69mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B5 0.794mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.12mg Drumstick tree
Folate 44µg 59µg Pumpkin flowers
Saturated Fat 0.033g 0.036g Drumstick tree
Monounsaturated Fat 0.102g 0.009g Drumstick tree
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 0.004g Pumpkin flowers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Drumstick tree Pumpkin flowers
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
25%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Drumstick tree
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Pumpkin flowers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169270/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.