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Drumstick tree vs. Water chestnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Drumstick tree and Water chestnuts different?

  • Drumstick tree is richer in Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B5, and Magnesium, while Water chestnuts are higher in Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Drumstick tree covers your daily need of Vitamin C 152% more than Water chestnuts.
  • Drumstick tree contains 3 times more Folate than Water chestnuts. Drumstick tree contains 44µg of Folate, while Water chestnuts contain 16µg.

Drumstick pods, raw and Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw types were 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.
Contains more Calcium +172.7%
Contains more Iron +500%
Contains more Magnesium +104.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +26%
Contains more Potassium +26.7%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +11.1%
Contains more Copper +288.1%
Contains more Manganese +27.8%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
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 4% 3% 16% 27% 52% 2% 14% 109% 44% 4%
Contains more Calcium +172.7%
Contains more Iron +500%
Contains more Magnesium +104.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +26%
Contains more Potassium +26.7%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +11.1%
Contains more Copper +288.1%
Contains more Manganese +27.8%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3425%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.8%
Contains more Folate +175%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.3%
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% 24% 0% 14% 35% 47% 19% 29% 76% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3425%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.8%
Contains more Folate +175%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +50%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +20.1%
Contains more Carbs +180.7%
Contains more Other +13.4%
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
24% 73%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 23.94 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +50%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +20.1%
Contains more Carbs +180.7%
Contains more Other +13.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5000%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1333.3%
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5000%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1333.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drumstick tree Water chestnuts Opinion
Net carbs 5.33g 20.94g Water chestnuts
Protein 2.1g 1.4g Drumstick tree
Fats 0.2g 0.1g Drumstick tree
Carbs 8.53g 23.94g Water chestnuts
Calories 37kcal 97kcal Water chestnuts
Sugar 4.8g Drumstick tree
Fiber 3.2g 3g Drumstick tree
Calcium 30mg 11mg Drumstick tree
Iron 0.36mg 0.06mg Drumstick tree
Magnesium 45mg 22mg Drumstick tree
Phosphorus 50mg 63mg Water chestnuts
Potassium 461mg 584mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 42mg 14mg Water chestnuts
Zinc 0.45mg 0.5mg Water chestnuts
Copper 0.084mg 0.326mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.259mg 0.331mg Water chestnuts
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 74IU 0IU Drumstick tree
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin E 1.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin C 141mg 4mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.14mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 1mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B5 0.794mg 0.479mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.328mg Water chestnuts
Folate 44µg 16µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin K 0.3µg Water chestnuts
Saturated Fat 0.033g 0.026g Water chestnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.102g 0.002g Drumstick tree
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 0.043g Water chestnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Drumstick tree Water chestnuts
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
21%
Water chestnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Drumstick tree
27%
Water chestnuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Water chestnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170066/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.