Drumstick tree vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between drumstick tree and chia seeds?
- Drumstick tree is richer in vitamin C, yet chia seeds are richer in fiber, phosphorus, manganese, selenium, copper, iron, magnesium, calcium, and vitamin B3.
- Drumstick tree's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 155% higher.
- Drumstick tree has a lower glycemic index than chia seeds.
We used Drumstick pods, raw and Seeds, chia seeds, dried types in this comparison.
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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 | +13.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +644.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2003.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2044.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1000% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +917.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1620% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -61.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +951.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +7785.7% |
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 | +8712.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1069.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +129.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1324.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11.4% |
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:
16.54 g
Fats:
30.74 g
Carbs:
42.12 g
Water:
5.8 g
Other:
4.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1420.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +687.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15270% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +393.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +394.8% |
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
3.33 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
23.665 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2163.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +788733.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.003g | 23.665g | 158% |
| Vitamin C | 141mg | 1.6mg | 155% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 34.4g | 125% |
| Phosphorus | 50mg | 860mg | 116% |
| Manganese | 0.259mg | 2.723mg | 107% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 55.2µg | 99% |
| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.924mg | 93% |
| Iron | 0.36mg | 7.72mg | 92% |
| Magnesium | 45mg | 335mg | 69% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 631mg | 60% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.62mg | 8.83mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 0.62mg | 47% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 30.74g | 47% |
| Zinc | 0.45mg | 4.58mg | 38% |
| Protein | 2.1g | 16.54g | 29% |
| Calories | 37kcal | 486kcal | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.794mg | 16% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.033g | 3.33g | 15% |
| Carbs | 8.53g | 42.12g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.074mg | 0.17mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.102g | 2.309g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 461mg | 407mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 42mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Folate | 44µg | 49µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.33g | 7.72g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.14g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.436mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.709mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.801mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.371mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.97mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.588mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.016mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.95mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.531mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 17.83g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.835g | 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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
221%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.297g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds 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 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 ($)
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.