Drumstick tree vs. Quinoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Drumstick tree and Quinoa?
- Drumstick tree is higher in Vitamin C, and Potassium, yet Quinoa is higher in Manganese, Phosphorus, Iron, Copper, Zinc, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Drumstick tree's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 157% more.
- Drumstick tree has 3 times more Potassium than Quinoa. While Drumstick tree has 461mg of Potassium, Quinoa has only 172mg.
We used Drumstick pods, raw and Quinoa, cooked 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +76.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +168% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +313.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +128.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +142.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +204% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +143.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +300% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1380% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +101.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +48.6% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.1 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
8.53 g
Water:
88.2 g
Other:
0.97 g
Protein:
4.4 g
Fats:
1.92 g
Carbs:
21.3 g
Water:
71.61 g
Other:
0.77 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +109.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +860% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +149.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.003 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.078 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -85.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +417.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +35833.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 37kcal | 120kcal |
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| Protein | 2.1g | 4.4g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 1.92g |
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| Vitamin C | 141mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 5.33g | 18.5g |
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| Carbs | 8.53g | 21.3g |
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| Magnesium | 45mg | 64mg |
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| Calcium | 30mg | 17mg |
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| Potassium | 461mg | 172mg |
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| Iron | 0.36mg | 1.49mg |
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| Sugar | 0.87g |
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| Fiber | 3.2g | 2.8g |
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| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.192mg |
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| Zinc | 0.45mg | 1.09mg |
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| Starch | 17.63g |
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| Phosphorus | 50mg | 152mg |
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| Sodium | 42mg | 7mg |
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| Vitamin A | 74IU | 5IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 4µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.63mg |
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| Manganese | 0.259mg | 0.631mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 2.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 0.107mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.074mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.62mg | 0.412mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.794mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.123mg |
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| Folate | 44µg | 42µg |
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| Choline | 23mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.033g | 0.231g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.102g | 0.528g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.003g | 1.078g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.052mg |
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| Threonine | 0.131mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.157mg |
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| Leucine | 0.261mg |
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| Lysine | 0.239mg |
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| Methionine | 0.096mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg |
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| Valine | 0.185mg |
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| Histidine | 0.127mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quinoa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.198g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
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.