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Drumstick tree vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Drumstick tree and Turmeric

  • Drumstick tree has more Vitamin C, while Turmeric has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Turmeric covers your daily need of Manganese 850% more than Drumstick tree.
  • Drumstick tree contains 201 times more Vitamin C than Turmeric. While Drumstick tree contains 141mg of Vitamin C, Turmeric contains only 0.7mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Drumstick pods, raw and Spices, turmeric, ground.

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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 Calcium +460%
Contains more Iron +15177.8%
Contains more Magnesium +362.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +498%
Contains more Potassium +351.2%
Contains less Sodium -35.7%
Contains more Zinc +900%
Contains more Copper +1447.6%
Contains more Manganese +7544.8%
Contains more Selenium +785.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 14% 33% 22% 41% 6% 13% 28% 34% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Contains more Calcium +460%
Contains more Iron +15177.8%
Contains more Magnesium +362.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +498%
Contains more Potassium +351.2%
Contains less Sodium -35.7%
Contains more Zinc +900%
Contains more Copper +1447.6%
Contains more Manganese +7544.8%
Contains more Selenium +785.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +20042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.1%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +117.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.058
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 89% 0% 3% 15% 35% 26% 33% 25% 15% 0% 34%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +20042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.1%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +117.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.058

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +586.4%
Contains more Protein +361%
Contains more Fats +1525%
Contains more Carbs +687.1%
Contains more Other +629.9%
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 g
Contains more Water +586.4%
Contains more Protein +361%
Contains more Fats +1525%
Contains more Carbs +687.1%
Contains more Other +629.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +340.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25100%
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +340.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25100%

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 Turmeric
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drumstick tree Turmeric Opinion
Net carbs 5.33g 44.44g Turmeric
Protein 2.1g 9.68g Turmeric
Fats 0.2g 3.25g Turmeric
Carbs 8.53g 67.14g Turmeric
Calories 37kcal 312kcal Turmeric
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g Drumstick tree
Fiber 3.2g 22.7g Turmeric
Calcium 30mg 168mg Turmeric
Iron 0.36mg 55mg Turmeric
Magnesium 45mg 208mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 50mg 299mg Turmeric
Potassium 461mg 2080mg Turmeric
Sodium 42mg 27mg Turmeric
Zinc 0.45mg 4.5mg Turmeric
Copper 0.084mg 1.3mg Turmeric
Manganese 0.259mg 19.8mg Turmeric
Selenium 0.7µg 6.2µg Turmeric
Vitamin A 74IU 0IU Drumstick tree
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin E 4.43mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 141mg 0.7mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.058mg Turmeric
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.15mg Turmeric
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 1.35mg Turmeric
Vitamin B5 0.794mg 0.542mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.107mg Drumstick tree
Folate 44µg 20µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin K 13.4µg Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.17mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.33mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.47mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.81mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.38mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.14mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.53mg Turmeric
Valine 0.66mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0g 0.056g Drumstick tree
Saturated Fat 0.033g 1.838g Drumstick tree
Monounsaturated Fat 0.102g 0.449g Turmeric
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 0.756g Turmeric
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Drumstick tree Turmeric
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Drumstick tree
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.805g)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.