Drumstick tree vs. Wax gourd — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between drumstick tree and wax gourd
- Wax gourd contains less vitamin C, vitamin B5, potassium, folate, manganese, fiber, magnesium, copper, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2 than drumstick tree.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for drumstick tree is 145% higher.
- Wax gourd has 92 times less potassium than drumstick tree. Drumstick tree has 461mg of potassium, while wax gourd has 5mg.
Food types used in this article are Drumstick pods, raw and Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +350% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +9120% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +281.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +194.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +362.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +31.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1242.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +55.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +7300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +61.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +556.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +275% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1000% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.1 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
8.53 g
Water:
88.2 g
Other:
0.97 g
Protein:
0.4 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
3.04 g
Water:
96.06 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +425% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +180.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +223.3% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.2g
~equal in
Water
~96.06g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.003 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.016 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.088 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +175.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2833.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 141mg | 10.5mg | 145% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.794mg | 0.121mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 461mg | 5mg | 13% |
| Folate | 44µg | 4µg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 1g | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.259mg | 0.056mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 45mg | 10mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.032mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.022mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.074mg | 0.001mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 50mg | 17mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 42mg | 107mg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.1g | 0.4g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 0.034mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 8.53g | 3.04g | 2% |
| Choline | 4.9mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.62mg | 0.384mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.003g | 0.088g | 1% |
| Calories | 37kcal | 14kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.45mg | 0.59mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.33g | 2.04g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.36mg | 0.38mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.18g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.033g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.102g | 0.037g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.003mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wax gourd is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wax gourd is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick tree contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Drumstick tree is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Drumstick tree is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)