Asparagus vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between asparagus and drumstick tree
- Asparagus is higher in iron, vitamin A, copper, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2; however, drumstick tree is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B5, potassium, and magnesium.
- Drumstick tree's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 150% higher.
- Asparagus has 10 times more vitamin A than drumstick tree. While asparagus has 756IU of vitamin A, drumstick tree has only 74IU.
- Drumstick tree has a lower glycemic index (0) than asparagus (32).
The food types used in this comparison are Asparagus, raw and Drumstick pods, 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 IronIron | +494.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +125% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +228.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +221.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +128.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +63.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +850% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +169.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +90.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +57.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +18.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2417.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +189.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.2 g
Fats:
0.12 g
Carbs:
3.88 g
Water:
93.22 g
Other:
0.58 g
Protein:
2.1 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
8.53 g
Water:
88.2 g
Other:
0.97 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +66.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +119.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +67.2% |
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Protein
~2.1g
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Water
~88.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.003 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1566.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -17.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
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 | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 141mg | 150% |
| Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 35% | |
| Iron | 2.14mg | 0.36mg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.189mg | 0.084mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 0.794mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.053mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 202mg | 461mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 45mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.141mg | 0.074mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.259mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 4µg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 3.2g | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 0.7µg | 3% |
| Choline | 16mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.978mg | 0.62mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 42mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 3.88g | 8.53g | 2% |
| Folate | 52µg | 44µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 0.12mg | 2% |
| Calories | 20kcal | 37kcal | 1% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
| Calcium | 24mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.45mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.2g | 2.1g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.12g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.78g | 5.33g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.88g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 50mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0.033g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.102g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.003g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.075mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.128mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.075mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.115mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0% |
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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
25%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick tree is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Asparagus 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 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.