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Drumstick tree vs. Vine spinach (basella) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Drumstick tree and Vine spinach (basella)?

  • Drumstick tree is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5, yet Vine spinach (basella) is higher in Vitamin A, Folate, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B6, Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Vine spinach (basella)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 44% more.
  • Drumstick tree has 15 times more Vitamin B5 than Vine spinach (basella). While Drumstick tree has 0.794mg of Vitamin B5, Vine spinach (basella) has only 0.053mg.

We used Drumstick pods, raw and Vinespinach, (basella), raw types in this article.

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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 46% 33% 45% 45% 36% 12% 22% 3.1% 96% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +263.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.6%
Contains more IronIron +233.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +183.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.3%
~equal in Zinc ~0.43mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~52mg

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% 4.4% 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 340% 480% 0% 0% 13% 36% 9.4% 3.2% 55% 0% 0% 105% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1398.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +10710.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +109.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +218.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.05mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +150.9%
Contains more FatsFats +50%
Contains more OtherOther +44.3%
~equal in Water ~93.1g

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 Vine spinach (basella)
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drumstick tree Vine spinach (basella) Opinion
Calories 37kcal 19kcal Drumstick tree
Protein 2.1g 1.8g Drumstick tree
Fats 0.2g 0.3g Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin C 141mg 102mg Drumstick tree
Net carbs 5.33g 3.4g Drumstick tree
Carbs 8.53g 3.4g Drumstick tree
Magnesium 45mg 65mg Vine spinach (basella)
Calcium 30mg 109mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 461mg 510mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 0.36mg 1.2mg Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 3.2g Drumstick tree
Copper 0.084mg 0.107mg Vine spinach (basella)
Zinc 0.45mg 0.43mg Drumstick tree
Phosphorus 50mg 52mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 42mg 24mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 74IU 8000IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 4µg 400µg Vine spinach (basella)
Manganese 0.259mg 0.735mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.7µg 0.8µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.05mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.155mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 0.5mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B5 0.794mg 0.053mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.24mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 44µg 140µg Vine spinach (basella)
Saturated Fat 0.033g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.102g Drumstick tree
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g Drumstick tree
Tryptophan 0.028mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.055mg Vine spinach (basella)
Isoleucine 0.053mg Vine spinach (basella)
Leucine 0.101mg Vine spinach (basella)
Lysine 0.086mg Vine spinach (basella)
Methionine 0.019mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phenylalanine 0.085mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.065mg Vine spinach (basella)
Histidine 0.039mg Vine spinach (basella)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Drumstick tree Vine spinach (basella)
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
80%
Vine spinach (basella)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Drumstick tree
34%
Vine spinach (basella)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) 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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Vine spinach (basella) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170474/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.