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Drumstick tree vs. Purslane — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Drumstick tree and Purslane?

  • Drumstick tree is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, and Folate, yet Purslane is higher in Iron, and Magnesium.
  • Drumstick tree's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 133% more.
  • Drumstick tree has 22 times more Vitamin B5 than Purslane. While Drumstick tree has 0.794mg of Vitamin B5, Purslane has only 0.036mg.

We used Drumstick pods, raw and Purslane, raw types in this article.

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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.
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
3
:
7
Purslane
Purslane
Contains more Phosphorus +13.6%
Contains more Zinc +164.7%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Iron +452.8%
Contains more Magnesium +51.1%
Contains more Copper +34.5%
Contains more Manganese +17%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Potassium - 494
Equal in Sodium - 45
Drumstick tree
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 14% 33% 22% 41% 6% 13% 28% 34% 4%
Purslane
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 75% 49% 19% 44% 6% 5% 38% 40% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.6%
Contains more Zinc +164.7%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Iron +452.8%
Contains more Magnesium +51.1%
Contains more Copper +34.5%
Contains more Manganese +17%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Potassium - 494
Equal in Sodium - 45

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.
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
6
:
2
Purslane
Purslane
Contains more Vitamin C +571.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2105.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.4%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1683.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.4%
Drumstick tree
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%
Purslane
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 80% 0% 0% 70% 12% 26% 9% 3% 17% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +571.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2105.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.4%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1683.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
2
:
3
Purslane
Purslane
Contains more Carbs +151.6%
Contains more Fats +80%
Contains more Other +40.2%
Equal in Protein - 2.03
Equal in Water - 92.86
Drumstick tree
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
Purslane
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 2.03 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 3.39 g
Water: 92.86 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more Carbs +151.6%
Contains more Fats +80%
Contains more Other +40.2%
Equal in Protein - 2.03
Equal in Water - 92.86

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drumstick tree Purslane Opinion
Net carbs 5.33g 3.39g Drumstick tree
Protein 2.1g 2.03g Drumstick tree
Fats 0.2g 0.36g Purslane
Carbs 8.53g 3.39g Drumstick tree
Calories 37kcal 20kcal Drumstick tree
Fiber 3.2g Drumstick tree
Calcium 30mg 65mg Purslane
Iron 0.36mg 1.99mg Purslane
Magnesium 45mg 68mg Purslane
Phosphorus 50mg 44mg Drumstick tree
Potassium 461mg 494mg Purslane
Sodium 42mg 45mg Drumstick tree
Zinc 0.45mg 0.17mg Drumstick tree
Copper 0.084mg 0.113mg Purslane
Manganese 0.259mg 0.303mg Purslane
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Purslane
Vitamin A 74IU 1320IU Purslane
Vitamin A RAE 4µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin C 141mg 21mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.047mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.112mg Purslane
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 0.48mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B5 0.794mg 0.036mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.073mg Drumstick tree
Folate 44µg 12µg Drumstick tree
Saturated Fat 0.033g Purslane
Monounsaturated Fat 0.102g Drumstick tree
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g Drumstick tree

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Drumstick tree Purslane
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
19%
Purslane
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Drumstick tree
30%
Purslane

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Purslane
Purslane is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)

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. Purslane - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169274/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.