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Drumstick tree vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between drumstick tree and wafer?

  • Drumstick tree is higher in vitamin C, yet wafer is higher in iron, copper, manganese, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
  • Drumstick tree's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 157% more.
  • The amount of sodium in drumstick tree is lower.
  • The glycemic index of drumstick tree is lower.

We used Drumstick pods, raw and Cookies, chocolate wafers 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%
Wafer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 38% 9.3% 19% 150% 154% 30% 57% 76% 91% 31%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +119.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.8%
Contains more IronIron +1013.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +451.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +142.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +164%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +168.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +714.3%
~equal in Calcium ~31mg

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%
Wafer
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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 0% 1% 14% 0% 51% 61% 54% 23% 12% 11% 6% 35% 7.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +108.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +283%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +259.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +361%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~47µg

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
Wafer
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7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more WaterWater +1860%
Contains more ProteinProtein +214.3%
Contains more FatsFats +7000%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +752.3%
Contains more OtherOther +106.2%

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
Wafer
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32% 37% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.241 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.153 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4669.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +138333.3%

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 Wafer
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drumstick tree Wafer DV% diff.
Vitamin C 141mg 0mg 157%
Iron 0.36mg 4.01mg 46%
Copper 0.084mg 0.463mg 42%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 4.153g 28%
Sodium 42mg 580mg 23%
Fats 0.2g 14.2g 22%
Carbs 8.53g 72.7g 21%
Calories 37kcal 433kcal 20%
Saturated fat 0.033g 4.241g 19%
Manganese 0.259mg 0.696mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.266mg 15%
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 2.858mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.203mg 13%
Phosphorus 50mg 132mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.102g 4.865g 12%
Selenium 0.7µg 5.7µg 9%
Protein 2.1g 6.6g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.794mg 0.381mg 8%
Potassium 461mg 210mg 7%
Zinc 0.45mg 1.09mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.72mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.051mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg 4%
Caffeine 10mg 3%
Choline 14.3mg 3%
Magnesium 45mg 53mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Fiber 3.2g 3.4g 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg 1%
Folate 44µg 47µg 1%
Net carbs 5.33g 69.3g N/A
Calcium 30mg 31mg 0%
Sugar 37.43g N/A
Vitamin A 4µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0%
Threonine 0.22mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.261mg 0%
Leucine 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.281mg 0%
Methionine 0.105mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.308mg 0%
Valine 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Drumstick tree Wafer
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
21%
Wafer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Drumstick tree
65%
Wafer

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree contains less Sodium (difference - 538mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.208g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/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.