Drumstick tree vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between drumstick tree and tofu?
- Drumstick tree is richer in vitamin C and vitamin B5, yet tofu is richer in calcium, manganese, copper, selenium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B1.
- Drumstick tree's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 156% higher.
- Drumstick tree has 6 times more vitamin B5 than tofu. Drumstick tree has 0.794mg of vitamin B5, while tofu has 0.133mg.
- Drumstick tree has a lower glycemic index than tofu.
We used Drumstick pods, raw and Tofu, raw, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate 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 | +94.5% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.9% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2176.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +638.9% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +350% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +248.9% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +280% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +356% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2385.7% |
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 | +70400% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +62.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +497% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +30.4% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +51.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +198.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +37.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin C | 141mg | 0.2mg | 156% |
Calcium | 30mg | 683mg | 65% |
Manganese | 0.259mg | 1.181mg | 40% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.003g | 4.921g | 33% |
Copper | 0.084mg | 0.378mg | 33% |
Protein | 2.1g | 17.27g | 30% |
Selenium | 0.7µg | 17.4µg | 30% |
Iron | 0.36mg | 2.66mg | 29% |
Phosphorus | 50mg | 190mg | 20% |
Fats | 0.2g | 8.72g | 13% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.794mg | 0.133mg | 13% |
Zinc | 0.45mg | 1.57mg | 10% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 0.158mg | 9% |
Potassium | 461mg | 237mg | 7% |
Saturated fat | 0.033g | 1.261g | 6% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.102g | 1.925g | 5% |
Calories | 37kcal | 144kcal | 5% |
Folate | 44µg | 29µg | 4% |
Fiber | 3.2g | 2.3g | 4% |
Magnesium | 45mg | 58mg | 3% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.074mg | 0.102mg | 2% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.092mg | 2% |
Carbs | 8.53g | 2.78g | 2% |
Sodium | 42mg | 14mg | 1% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.62mg | 0.381mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 5.33g | 0.48g | N/A |
Vitamin A | 4µg | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.235mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.785mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.849mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.392mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.883mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.211mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.835mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.87mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.431mg | 0% |
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:
17.27 g
Fats:
8.72 g
Carbs:
2.78 g
Water:
69.83 g
Other:
1.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +206.8% |
Contains more WaterWater | +26.3% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +722.4% |
Contains more FatsFats | +4260% |
Contains more OtherOther | +44.3% |
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
1.261 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.925 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.921 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.4% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1787.3% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +163933.3% |