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Edamame vs. Drumstick leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Edamame and Drumstick leaves

  • Edamame has more Folate, Copper, and Fiber, however, Drumstick leaves has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Iron, Calcium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Drumstick leaves is 85% higher.
  • Drumstick leaves have 8 times less Folate than Edamame. Edamame has 311µg of Folate, while Drumstick leaves have 40µg.

Food types used in this article are Edamame, frozen, prepared and Drumstick leaves, 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 Magnesium +52.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.9%
Contains more Potassium +29.4%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +128.3%
Contains more Copper +228.6%
Contains more Calcium +193.7%
Contains more Iron +76.2%
Contains more Selenium +12.5%
Equal in Manganese - 1.063
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 86% 46% 73% 39% 1% 38% 115% 134% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 150% 30% 48% 30% 2% 17% 35% 139% 5%
Contains more Magnesium +52.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.9%
Contains more Potassium +29.4%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +128.3%
Contains more Copper +228.6%
Contains more Calcium +193.7%
Contains more Iron +76.2%
Contains more Selenium +12.5%
Equal in Manganese - 1.063

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 B5 +216%
Contains more Folate +677.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +2438.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +747.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +325.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +142.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1100%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 14% 0% 21% 50% 36% 18% 24% 24% 234% 0% 67%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 454% 0% 0% 173% 65% 153% 42% 8% 277% 30% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +216%
Contains more Folate +677.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +2438.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +747.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +325.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +142.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +26.7%
Contains more Fats +271.4%
Contains more Other +86.8%
Equal in Carbs - 8.28
Equal in Water - 78.66
12% 5% 9% 73%
Protein: 11.91 g
Fats: 5.2 g
Carbs: 8.91 g
Water: 72.77 g
Other: 1.21 g
9% 8% 79% 2%
Protein: 9.4 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 8.28 g
Water: 78.66 g
Other: 2.26 g
Contains more Protein +26.7%
Contains more Fats +271.4%
Contains more Other +86.8%
Equal in Carbs - 8.28
Equal in Water - 78.66

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Edamame Drumstick leaves
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edamame Drumstick leaves Opinion
Net carbs 3.71g 6.28g Drumstick leaves
Protein 11.91g 9.4g Edamame
Fats 5.2g 1.4g Edamame
Carbs 8.91g 8.28g Edamame
Calories 121kcal 64kcal Edamame
Starch 1.51g Edamame
Fructose 0.12g Edamame
Sugar 2.18g Drumstick leaves
Fiber 5.2g 2g Edamame
Calcium 63mg 185mg Drumstick leaves
Iron 2.27mg 4mg Drumstick leaves
Magnesium 64mg 42mg Edamame
Phosphorus 169mg 112mg Edamame
Potassium 436mg 337mg Edamame
Sodium 6mg 9mg Edamame
Zinc 1.37mg 0.6mg Edamame
Copper 0.345mg 0.105mg Edamame
Manganese 1.024mg 1.063mg Drumstick leaves
Selenium 0.8µg 0.9µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin A 298IU 7564IU Drumstick leaves
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 378µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin E 0.68mg Edamame
Vitamin C 6.1mg 51.7mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.257mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.66mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B3 0.915mg 2.22mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B5 0.395mg 0.125mg Edamame
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 1.2mg Drumstick leaves
Folate 311µg 40µg Edamame
Vitamin K 26.7µg Edamame
Tryptophan 0.126mg 0.144mg Drumstick leaves
Threonine 0.331mg 0.411mg Drumstick leaves
Isoleucine 0.3mg 0.451mg Drumstick leaves
Leucine 0.745mg 0.791mg Drumstick leaves
Lysine 0.745mg 0.537mg Edamame
Methionine 0.141mg 0.123mg Edamame
Phenylalanine 0.488mg 0.487mg Edamame
Valine 0.324mg 0.611mg Drumstick leaves
Histidine 0.267mg 0.196mg Edamame
Trans Fat 0.009g 0g Drumstick leaves
Saturated Fat 0.62g Drumstick leaves
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Edamame
Monounsaturated Fat 1.282g Edamame
Polyunsaturated fat 2.156g Edamame
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Edamame
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.789g Edamame
Omega-3 - ALA 0.358g Edamame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Edamame Drumstick leaves
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
42%
Edamame
100%
Drumstick leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Edamame
51%
Drumstick leaves

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Edamame
Edamame contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.62g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Edamame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168411/nutrients
  2. Drumstick leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168416/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.