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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 for 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 149% 50% 184% 2063% 433% 123% 128% 3.5% 2583% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +362.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +460%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +351.2%
Contains more IronIron +15177.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1447.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +498%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7544.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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%
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 2.3% 0% 89% 0% 15% 35% 25% 33% 25% 0% 34% 15% 27%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +20042.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +102.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +117.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.058mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
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 WaterWater +586.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +361%
Contains more FatsFats +1525%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +687.1%
Contains more OtherOther +629.9%

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
60% 15% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.838 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.756 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +340.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 DV% diff.
Manganese 0.259mg 19.8mg 850%
Iron 0.36mg 55mg 683%
Vitamin C 141mg 0.7mg 156%
Copper 0.084mg 1.3mg 135%
Fiber 3.2g 22.7g 78%
Potassium 461mg 2080mg 48%
Magnesium 45mg 208mg 39%
Zinc 0.45mg 4.5mg 37%
Phosphorus 50mg 299mg 36%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 30%
Carbs 8.53g 67.14g 20%
Protein 2.1g 9.68g 15%
Calories 37kcal 312kcal 14%
Calcium 30mg 168mg 14%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 11%
Selenium 0.7µg 6.2µg 10%
Choline 49.2mg 9%
Saturated fat 0.033g 1.838g 8%
Folate 44µg 20µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.15mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 0.756g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.794mg 0.542mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 1.35mg 5%
Fats 0.2g 3.25g 5%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Sodium 42mg 27mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.102g 0.449g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.107mg 1%
Net carbs 5.33g 44.44g N/A
Sugar 3.21g N/A
Vitamin A 4µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.058mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.33mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.38mg 0%
Methionine 0.14mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0%
Valine 0.66mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Drumstick tree Turmeric
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
48%
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.