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Drumstick tree vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between drumstick tree and saffron?

  • Drumstick tree is higher in vitamin C, yet saffron is higher in manganese, iron, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B2, and folate.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1224% more.
  • Drumstick tree has 2 times more vitamin C than saffron. While drumstick tree has 141mg of vitamin C, saffron has only 80.8mg.
  • The glycemic index of drumstick tree is lower.

We used Drumstick pods, raw and Spices, saffron 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 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +486.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +270%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +274%
Contains more IronIron +2983.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +290.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +142.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +404%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10868.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +700%

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 269% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +74.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +575%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +117%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +260.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +135.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +741.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +111.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more WaterWater +641.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +444.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2825%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +666.4%
Contains more OtherOther +461.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 74% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.003 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +320.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +68800%

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 Saffron
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drumstick tree Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 0.259mg 28.408mg 1224%
Iron 0.36mg 11.1mg 134%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 1.01mg 68%
Vitamin C 141mg 80.8mg 67%
Magnesium 45mg 264mg 52%
Potassium 461mg 1724mg 37%
Phosphorus 50mg 252mg 29%
Copper 0.084mg 0.328mg 27%
Carbs 8.53g 65.37g 19%
Protein 2.1g 11.43g 19%
Vitamin B5 0.794mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.267mg 15%
Calories 37kcal 310kcal 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 2.067g 14%
Folate 44µg 93µg 12%
Selenium 0.7µg 5.6µg 9%
Fats 0.2g 5.85g 9%
Calcium 30mg 111mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.033g 1.586g 7%
Zinc 0.45mg 1.09mg 6%
Sodium 42mg 148mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 1.46mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.115mg 5%
Vitamin A 4µg 27µg 3%
Fiber 3.2g 3.9g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.102g 0.429g 1%
Net carbs 5.33g 61.47g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Drumstick tree Saffron
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
54%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Drumstick tree
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree contains less Sodium (difference - 106mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.553g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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)

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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.