Drumstick tree vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Drumstick tree and Wheat different?
- Drumstick tree is higher in Potassium, and Folate, however, Wheat is richer in Selenium, Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, Zinc, and Vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for Selenium from Wheat is 57% higher.
- Drumstick tree contains 4 times more Folate than Wheat. While Drumstick tree contains 44µg of Folate, Wheat contains only 11µg.
Drumstick pods, raw and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, cooked 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +233.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +181.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +388.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +146.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +308.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +194% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +297.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4457.1% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1750% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +146.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +71.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +79.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +271.8% |
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:
5.71 g
Fats:
0.83 g
Carbs:
27.6 g
Water:
65.18 g
Other:
0.68 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +35.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +171.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +315% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +223.6% |
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
0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.243 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -57.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +21.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +8000% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 37kcal | 132kcal |
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| Protein | 2.1g | 5.71g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0.83g |
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| Vitamin C | 141mg |
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| Net carbs | 5.33g | 23.3g |
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| Carbs | 8.53g | 27.6g |
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| Magnesium | 45mg | 48mg |
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| Calcium | 30mg | 9mg |
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| Potassium | 461mg | 164mg |
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| Iron | 0.36mg | 1.76mg |
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| Sugar | 3.07g |
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| Fiber | 3.2g | 4.3g |
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| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.207mg |
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| Zinc | 0.45mg | 1.84mg |
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| Phosphorus | 50mg | 147mg |
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| Sodium | 42mg | 8mg |
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| Vitamin A | 74IU | 4IU |
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| Vitamin A | 4µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.24mg |
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| Manganese | 0.259mg | 1.03mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 31.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 0.095mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.074mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.62mg | 2.305mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.794mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.07mg |
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| Folate | 44µg | 11µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.002g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.033g | 0.077g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.102g | 0.084g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.003g | 0.243g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.051mg |
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| Threonine | 0.172mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.22mg |
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| Leucine | 0.432mg |
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| Lysine | 0.161mg |
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| Methionine | 0.097mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.3mg |
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| Valine | 0.267mg |
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| Histidine | 0.147mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories 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%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
61%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.07g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.044g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick tree is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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)