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Drumstick tree vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Drumstick tree and Watercress

  • Drumstick tree is higher in Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin B5, Folate, and Magnesium, however, Watercress is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium.
  • Drumstick tree's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 109% higher.
  • Drumstick tree has 6 times more Fiber than Watercress. While Drumstick tree has 3.2g of Fiber, Watercress has only 0.5g.

The food types used in this comparison are Drumstick pods, raw and Watercress, raw.

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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 Iron +80%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains more Potassium +39.7%
Contains more Zinc +309.1%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +20%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Sodium - 41
Equal in Copper - 0.077
Equal in Manganese - 0.244
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 36% 8% 15% 26% 30% 6% 3% 26% 32% 5%
Contains more Iron +80%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains more Potassium +39.7%
Contains more Zinc +309.1%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +20%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Sodium - 41
Equal in Copper - 0.077
Equal in Manganese - 0.244

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 C +227.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +156.1%
Contains more Folate +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +4212.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.2%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.129
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 192% 20% 0% 144% 23% 28% 4% 19% 30% 7% 0% 625%
Contains more Vitamin C +227.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +156.1%
Contains more Folate +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +4212.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.2%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.129

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +561.2%
Contains more Other +23.7%
Equal in Protein - 2.3
Equal in Water - 95.11
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +561.2%
Contains more Other +23.7%
Equal in Protein - 2.3
Equal in Water - 95.11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1175%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1066.7%
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1175%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1066.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drumstick tree Watercress Opinion
Net carbs 5.33g 0.79g Drumstick tree
Protein 2.1g 2.3g Watercress
Fats 0.2g 0.1g Drumstick tree
Carbs 8.53g 1.29g Drumstick tree
Calories 37kcal 11kcal Drumstick tree
Sugar 0.2g Drumstick tree
Fiber 3.2g 0.5g Drumstick tree
Calcium 30mg 120mg Watercress
Iron 0.36mg 0.2mg Drumstick tree
Magnesium 45mg 21mg Drumstick tree
Phosphorus 50mg 60mg Watercress
Potassium 461mg 330mg Drumstick tree
Sodium 42mg 41mg Watercress
Zinc 0.45mg 0.11mg Drumstick tree
Copper 0.084mg 0.077mg Drumstick tree
Manganese 0.259mg 0.244mg Drumstick tree
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Watercress
Vitamin A 74IU 3191IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 160µg Watercress
Vitamin E 1mg Watercress
Vitamin C 141mg 43mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.09mg Watercress
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.12mg Watercress
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 0.2mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B5 0.794mg 0.31mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.129mg Watercress
Folate 44µg 9µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin K 250µg Watercress
Tryptophan 0.03mg Watercress
Threonine 0.133mg Watercress
Isoleucine 0.093mg Watercress
Leucine 0.166mg Watercress
Lysine 0.134mg Watercress
Methionine 0.02mg Watercress
Phenylalanine 0.114mg Watercress
Valine 0.137mg Watercress
Histidine 0.04mg Watercress
Saturated Fat 0.033g 0.027g Watercress
Monounsaturated Fat 0.102g 0.008g Drumstick tree
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 0.035g Watercress

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Drumstick tree Watercress
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
91%
Watercress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Drumstick tree
18%
Watercress

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Watercress
Watercress contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree 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 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. Watercress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170068/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.