Drumstick tree vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between drumstick tree and seaweed
- Drumstick tree has more vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B6, and fiber; however, seaweed is higher in folate, iron, magnesium, calcium, and zinc.
- Drumstick tree covers your daily vitamin C needs 153% more than seaweed.
- Seaweed contains 60 times less vitamin B6 than drumstick tree. Drumstick tree contains 0.12mg of vitamin B6, while seaweed contains 0.002mg.
- Drumstick tree has less sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Drumstick pods, raw and Seaweed, kelp, raw.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +418% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +29.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +168.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +460% |
| Contains more IronIron | +691.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +54.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +173.3% |
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 | +4600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +31.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +5900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +102.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +309.1% |
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:
1.68 g
Fats:
0.56 g
Carbs:
9.57 g
Water:
81.58 g
Other:
6.61 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +180% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +581.4% |
~equal in
Water
~81.58g
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
0.247 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.047 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1466.7% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.098g
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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 141mg | 3mg | 153% |
| Vitamin K | 66µg | 55% | |
| Folate | 44µg | 180µg | 34% |
| Iron | 0.36mg | 2.85mg | 31% |
| Magnesium | 45mg | 121mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 168mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 461mg | 89mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.002mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 42mg | 233mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 1.3g | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.45mg | 1.23mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.87mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.074mg | 0.15mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.13mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.259mg | 0.2mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.794mg | 0.642mg | 3% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.62mg | 0.47mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.1g | 1.68g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 50mg | 42mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.56g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.033g | 0.247g | 1% |
| Calories | 37kcal | 43kcal | 0% |
| Carbs | 8.53g | 9.57g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.33g | 8.27g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.6g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.102g | 0.098g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.003g | 0.047g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.072mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.024mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | N/A |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick tree contains less Sodium (difference - 191mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.214g)
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.