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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.
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 49% 20% 44% 75% 38% 4.6% 19% 5.9% 40% 4.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +164.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +51.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +116.7%
Contains more IronIron +452.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.6%
~equal in Potassium ~494mg
~equal in Sodium ~45mg

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 70% 0% 0% 0% 12% 26% 9% 2.2% 17% 0% 0% 9% 7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +571.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2105.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +64.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
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 CarbsCarbs +151.6%
Contains more FatsFats +80%
Contains more OtherOther +40.2%
~equal in Protein ~2.03g
~equal in Water ~92.86g

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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drumstick tree Purslane DV% diff.
Vitamin C 141mg 21mg 133%
Iron 0.36mg 1.99mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.794mg 0.036mg 15%
Fiber 3.2g 13%
Folate 44µg 12µg 8%
Magnesium 45mg 68mg 5%
Calcium 30mg 65mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.073mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.112mg 3%
Zinc 0.45mg 0.17mg 3%
Copper 0.084mg 0.113mg 3%
Carbs 8.53g 3.39g 2%
Choline 12.8mg 2%
Manganese 0.259mg 0.303mg 2%
Potassium 461mg 494mg 1%
Phosphorus 50mg 44mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.047mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 0.48mg 1%
Calories 37kcal 20kcal 1%
Protein 2.1g 2.03g 0%
Fats 0.2g 0.36g 0%
Net carbs 5.33g 3.39g N/A
Sodium 42mg 45mg 0%
Vitamin A 4µg 0%
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.033g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.102g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Drumstick tree Purslane
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
12%
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 Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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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.