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Drumstick tree vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Drumstick tree and Summer squash

  • Drumstick tree is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Fiber, Magnesium, and Potassium, however, Summer squash is richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
  • Drumstick tree's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 138% higher.
  • Drumstick tree has 5 times more Vitamin B5 than Summer squash. While Drumstick tree has 0.794mg of Vitamin B5, Summer squash has only 0.155mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Drumstick pods, raw and Squash, summer, all varieties, 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.
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
9
:
1
Summer squash
Summer squash
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +164.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.6%
Contains more Potassium +76%
Contains more Zinc +55.2%
Contains more Copper +64.7%
Contains more Manganese +48%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Equal in Iron - 0.35
Drumstick tree
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 14% 33% 22% 41% 6% 13% 28% 34% 4%
Summer squash
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 1% 8% 17% 23% 2%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +164.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.6%
Contains more Potassium +76%
Contains more Zinc +55.2%
Contains more Copper +64.7%
Contains more Manganese +48%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Equal in Iron - 0.35

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
Summer squash
Summer squash
Contains more Vitamin C +729.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +412.3%
Contains more Folate +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.048
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%
Summer squash
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 3% 0% 57% 12% 33% 10% 10% 51% 22% 0% 8%
Contains more Vitamin C +729.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +412.3%
Contains more Folate +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.048

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
4
:
1
Summer squash
Summer squash
Contains more Protein +73.6%
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Carbs +154.6%
Contains more Other +56.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.18
Equal in Water - 94.64
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
Summer squash
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Protein +73.6%
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Carbs +154.6%
Contains more Other +56.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.18
Equal in Water - 94.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
2
:
1
Summer squash
Summer squash
Contains less Saturated Fat -25%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +537.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2866.7%
Drumstick tree
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
Summer squash
30% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -25%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +537.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2866.7%

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 Summer squash
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Summer squash Opinion
Net carbs 5.33g 2.25g Drumstick tree
Protein 2.1g 1.21g Drumstick tree
Fats 0.2g 0.18g Drumstick tree
Carbs 8.53g 3.35g Drumstick tree
Calories 37kcal 16kcal Drumstick tree
Fructose 0.95g Summer squash
Sugar 2.2g Drumstick tree
Fiber 3.2g 1.1g Drumstick tree
Calcium 30mg 15mg Drumstick tree
Iron 0.36mg 0.35mg Drumstick tree
Magnesium 45mg 17mg Drumstick tree
Phosphorus 50mg 38mg Drumstick tree
Potassium 461mg 262mg Drumstick tree
Sodium 42mg 2mg Summer squash
Zinc 0.45mg 0.29mg Drumstick tree
Copper 0.084mg 0.051mg Drumstick tree
Manganese 0.259mg 0.175mg Drumstick tree
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin A 74IU 200IU Summer squash
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 10µg Summer squash
Vitamin E 0.12mg Summer squash
Vitamin C 141mg 17mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.048mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.142mg Summer squash
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 0.487mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B5 0.794mg 0.155mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.218mg Summer squash
Folate 44µg 29µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin K 3µg Summer squash
Tryptophan 0.011mg Summer squash
Threonine 0.028mg Summer squash
Isoleucine 0.042mg Summer squash
Leucine 0.069mg Summer squash
Lysine 0.065mg Summer squash
Methionine 0.017mg Summer squash
Phenylalanine 0.041mg Summer squash
Valine 0.053mg Summer squash
Histidine 0.025mg Summer squash
Saturated Fat 0.033g 0.044g Drumstick tree
Monounsaturated Fat 0.102g 0.016g Drumstick tree
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 0.089g Summer squash

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is better in case of low diet
Drumstick tree Summer squash
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
18%
Summer squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Drumstick tree
12%
Summer squash

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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. Summer squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170487/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.