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Drumstick tree vs. Red leaf lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Drumstick tree and Red leaf lettuce?

  • Drumstick tree is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, and Copper, yet Red leaf lettuce is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Iron.
  • Drumstick tree's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 153% more.
  • Drumstick tree has 6 times more Vitamin B5 than Red leaf lettuce. While Drumstick tree has 0.794mg of Vitamin B5, Red leaf lettuce has only 0.144mg.

We used Drumstick pods, raw and Lettuce, red leaf, 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
6
:
4
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce
Contains more Magnesium +275%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.6%
Contains more Potassium +146.5%
Contains more Zinc +125%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +27.6%
Contains more Iron +233.3%
Contains less Sodium -40.5%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Equal in Calcium - 33
Drumstick tree
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 14% 33% 22% 41% 6% 13% 28% 34% 4%
Red leaf lettuce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 45% 9% 12% 17% 4% 6% 10% 27% 9%
Contains more Magnesium +275%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.6%
Contains more Potassium +146.5%
Contains more Zinc +125%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +27.6%
Contains more Iron +233.3%
Contains less Sodium -40.5%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Equal in Calcium - 33

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
5
:
5
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce
Contains more Vitamin C +3710.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +451.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +10024.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.077
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%
Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 450% 3% 0% 13% 16% 18% 7% 9% 24% 27% 0% 351%
Contains more Vitamin C +3710.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +451.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +10024.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.077

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
3
:
2
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce
Contains more Protein +57.9%
Contains more Carbs +277.4%
Contains more Other +76.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.22
Equal in Water - 95.64
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
Red leaf lettuce
2% 96%
Protein: 1.33 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 2.26 g
Water: 95.64 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more Protein +57.9%
Contains more Carbs +277.4%
Contains more Other +76.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.22
Equal in Water - 95.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
1
:
2
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1940%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2300%
Drumstick tree
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
Red leaf lettuce
18% 5% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.072 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1940%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2300%

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 Red leaf lettuce
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Red leaf lettuce Opinion
Net carbs 5.33g 1.36g Drumstick tree
Protein 2.1g 1.33g Drumstick tree
Fats 0.2g 0.22g Red leaf lettuce
Carbs 8.53g 2.26g Drumstick tree
Calories 37kcal 16kcal Drumstick tree
Fructose 0.28g Red leaf lettuce
Sugar 0.48g Drumstick tree
Fiber 3.2g 0.9g Drumstick tree
Calcium 30mg 33mg Red leaf lettuce
Iron 0.36mg 1.2mg Red leaf lettuce
Magnesium 45mg 12mg Drumstick tree
Phosphorus 50mg 28mg Drumstick tree
Potassium 461mg 187mg Drumstick tree
Sodium 42mg 25mg Red leaf lettuce
Zinc 0.45mg 0.2mg Drumstick tree
Copper 0.084mg 0.028mg Drumstick tree
Manganese 0.259mg 0.203mg Drumstick tree
Selenium 0.7µg 1.5µg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin A 74IU 7492IU Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 375µg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin E 0.15mg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin C 141mg 3.7mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.064mg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.077mg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 0.321mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B5 0.794mg 0.144mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.1mg Drumstick tree
Folate 44µg 36µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin K 140.3µg Red leaf lettuce
Tryptophan 0.022mg Red leaf lettuce
Threonine 0.048mg Red leaf lettuce
Isoleucine 0.038mg Red leaf lettuce
Leucine 0.07mg Red leaf lettuce
Lysine 0.045mg Red leaf lettuce
Methionine 0.016mg Red leaf lettuce
Phenylalanine 0.067mg Red leaf lettuce
Valine 0.048mg Red leaf lettuce
Histidine 0.019mg Red leaf lettuce
Saturated Fat 0.033g 0.017g Red leaf lettuce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.102g 0.005g Drumstick tree
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 0.072g Red leaf lettuce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Drumstick tree Red leaf lettuce
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
76%
Red leaf lettuce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Drumstick tree
14%
Red leaf lettuce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is relatively richer in minerals
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. Red leaf lettuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168431/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.