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Drumstick tree vs. Wakame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Drumstick tree and Wakame different?

  • Drumstick tree is higher in Vitamin C, and Potassium, however, Wakame is richer in Manganese, Folate, Iron, Copper, Magnesium, Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Drumstick tree is 153% higher.
  • Drumstick tree contains 9 times more Potassium than Wakame. While Drumstick tree contains 461mg of Potassium, Wakame contains only 50mg.
  • Drumstick tree has less Sodium.

Drumstick pods, raw and Seaweed, wakame, raw are the varieties used 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.
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
3
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6
Wakame
Wakame
Contains more Potassium +822%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Zinc +18.4%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +505.6%
Contains more Magnesium +137.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +60%
Contains more Copper +238.1%
Contains more Manganese +440.5%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Drumstick tree
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 14% 33% 22% 41% 6% 13% 28% 34% 4%
Wakame
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 82% 77% 35% 5% 114% 11% 95% 183% 4%
Contains more Potassium +822%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Zinc +18.4%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +505.6%
Contains more Magnesium +137.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +60%
Contains more Copper +238.1%
Contains more Manganese +440.5%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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.
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
3
:
7
Wakame
Wakame
Contains more Vitamin C +4600%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5900%
Contains more Vitamin A +386.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +158.1%
Contains more Folate +345.5%
Drumstick tree
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%
Wakame
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 20% 0% 10% 15% 54% 30% 42% 1% 147% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin C +4600%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5900%
Contains more Vitamin A +386.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +158.1%
Contains more Folate +345.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
1
:
4
Wakame
Wakame
Contains more Water +10.3%
Contains more Protein +44.3%
Contains more Fats +220%
Contains more Other +642.3%
Equal in Carbs - 9.14
Equal in Water - 79.99
Drumstick tree
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
Wakame
3% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 g
Contains more Water +10.3%
Contains more Protein +44.3%
Contains more Fats +220%
Contains more Other +642.3%
Equal in Carbs - 9.14
Equal in Water - 79.99

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
2
:
1
Wakame
Wakame
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7166.7%
Drumstick tree
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
Wakame
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.218 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7166.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drumstick tree Wakame Opinion
Net carbs 5.33g 8.64g Wakame
Protein 2.1g 3.03g Wakame
Fats 0.2g 0.64g Wakame
Carbs 8.53g 9.14g Wakame
Calories 37kcal 45kcal Wakame
Sugar 0.65g Drumstick tree
Fiber 3.2g 0.5g Drumstick tree
Calcium 30mg 150mg Wakame
Iron 0.36mg 2.18mg Wakame
Magnesium 45mg 107mg Wakame
Phosphorus 50mg 80mg Wakame
Potassium 461mg 50mg Drumstick tree
Sodium 42mg 872mg Drumstick tree
Zinc 0.45mg 0.38mg Drumstick tree
Copper 0.084mg 0.284mg Wakame
Manganese 0.259mg 1.4mg Wakame
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 74IU 360IU Wakame
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 18µg Wakame
Vitamin E 1mg Wakame
Vitamin C 141mg 3mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.06mg Wakame
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.23mg Wakame
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 1.6mg Wakame
Vitamin B5 0.794mg 0.697mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.002mg Drumstick tree
Folate 44µg 196µg Wakame
Vitamin K 5.3µg Wakame
Tryptophan 0.035mg Wakame
Threonine 0.165mg Wakame
Isoleucine 0.087mg Wakame
Leucine 0.257mg Wakame
Lysine 0.112mg Wakame
Methionine 0.063mg Wakame
Phenylalanine 0.112mg Wakame
Valine 0.209mg Wakame
Histidine 0.015mg Wakame
Saturated Fat 0.033g 0.13g Drumstick tree
Omega-3 - EPA 0.186g Wakame
Monounsaturated Fat 0.102g 0.058g Drumstick tree
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 0.218g Wakame

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Drumstick tree Wakame
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
52%
Drumstick tree
29%
Wakame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Drumstick tree
65%
Wakame

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wakame
Wakame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wakame
Wakame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree contains less Sodium (difference - 830mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.097g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Wakame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170496/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.