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Drumstick tree vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between drumstick tree and taco

  • Drumstick tree has more vitamin C and potassium; however, taco is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, and iron.
  • Drumstick tree's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 156% more.
  • Drumstick tree contains 2 times more potassium than taco. Drumstick tree contains 461mg of potassium, while taco contains 209mg.
  • Drumstick tree contains less sodium.
  • Taco has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of taco is 39, while the glycemic index of drumstick tree is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Drumstick pods, raw and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.

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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%
Taco
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 27% 18% 45% 26% 48% 76% 52% 32% 50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +120.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +196.7%
Contains more IronIron +230.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +288.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +256%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1214.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.077mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.249mg

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%
Taco
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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 1.3% 6.7% 12% 1.5% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 116% 38% 14% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +35150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +131.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +166.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.05mg

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
Taco
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9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more WaterWater +54.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +321.9%
Contains more FatsFats +6250%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +132.7%
Contains more OtherOther +61.9%

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
Taco
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37% 37% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.042 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4224.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +101300%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drumstick tree Taco DV% diff.
Vitamin C 141mg 0.4mg 156%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.93µg 39%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 3.042g 20%
Saturated fat 0.033g 4.384g 20%
Fats 0.2g 12.7g 19%
Phosphorus 50mg 178mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.794mg 16%
Selenium 0.7µg 9.2µg 15%
Sodium 42mg 397mg 15%
Protein 2.1g 8.86g 14%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 13%
Zinc 0.45mg 1.75mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.102g 4.411g 11%
Iron 0.36mg 1.19mg 10%
Calories 37kcal 226kcal 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 28mg 9%
Potassium 461mg 209mg 7%
Choline 32mg 6%
Folate 44µg 19µg 6%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 1.65mg 6%
Calcium 30mg 89mg 6%
Carbs 8.53g 19.85g 4%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Magnesium 45mg 32mg 3%
Fiber 3.2g 3.9g 3%
Vitamin A 4µg 20µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.09mg 2%
Copper 0.084mg 0.077mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.06mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 5.33g 15.95g N/A
Sugar 0.9g N/A
Manganese 0.259mg 0.249mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.05mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.467g N/A
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Drumstick tree Taco
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
22%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Drumstick tree
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree contains less Sodium (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.351g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/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.