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Corn vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Corn and Drumstick tree different?

  • Corn is richer in Vitamin B3, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Drumstick tree is higher in Vitamin C, Potassium, and Folate.
  • Drumstick tree covers your daily need of Vitamin C 151% more than Corn.
  • Corn contains 201 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Drumstick tree. Corn contains 0.603g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Drumstick tree contains 0.003g.

Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Drumstick pods, raw types were 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 Iron +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +54%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Zinc +37.8%
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Magnesium +73.1%
Contains more Potassium +111.5%
Contains more Copper +71.4%
Contains more Manganese +55.1%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 17% 19% 33% 20% 1% 17% 17% 22% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 14% 33% 22% 41% 6% 13% 28% 34% 4%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +54%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Zinc +37.8%
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Magnesium +73.1%
Contains more Potassium +111.5%
Contains more Copper +71.4%
Contains more Manganese +55.1%
Contains more Selenium +250%

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.
Corn
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Contains more Vitamin A +255.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +171.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +2463.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.8%
Contains more Folate +91.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.794
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 2% 0% 19% 24% 14% 32% 48% 33% 18% 0% 1%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +255.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +171.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +2463.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.8%
Contains more Folate +91.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.794

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +62.4%
Contains more Fats +650%
Contains more Carbs +146%
Contains more Water +20.1%
Contains more Other +38.6%
3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 20.98 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.7 g
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more Protein +62.4%
Contains more Fats +650%
Contains more Carbs +146%
Contains more Water +20.1%
Contains more Other +38.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +266.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20000%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.2%
17% 32% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.374 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +266.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20000%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn Drumstick tree Opinion
Net carbs 18.58g 5.33g Corn
Protein 3.41g 2.1g Corn
Fats 1.5g 0.2g Corn
Carbs 20.98g 8.53g Corn
Calories 96kcal 37kcal Corn
Starch 7.17g Corn
Fructose 0.79g Corn
Sugar 4.54g Drumstick tree
Fiber 2.4g 3.2g Drumstick tree
Calcium 3mg 30mg Drumstick tree
Iron 0.45mg 0.36mg Corn
Magnesium 26mg 45mg Drumstick tree
Phosphorus 77mg 50mg Corn
Potassium 218mg 461mg Drumstick tree
Sodium 1mg 42mg Corn
Zinc 0.62mg 0.45mg Corn
Copper 0.049mg 0.084mg Drumstick tree
Manganese 0.167mg 0.259mg Drumstick tree
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin A 263IU 74IU Corn
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 4µg Corn
Vitamin E 0.09mg Corn
Vitamin C 5.5mg 141mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.093mg 0.053mg Corn
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.074mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B3 1.683mg 0.62mg Corn
Vitamin B5 0.792mg 0.794mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.139mg 0.12mg Corn
Folate 23µg 44µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin K 0.4µg Corn
Tryptophan 0.023mg Corn
Threonine 0.133mg Corn
Isoleucine 0.133mg Corn
Leucine 0.358mg Corn
Lysine 0.141mg Corn
Methionine 0.069mg Corn
Phenylalanine 0.155mg Corn
Valine 0.191mg Corn
Histidine 0.091mg Corn
Saturated Fat 0.197g 0.033g Drumstick tree
Monounsaturated Fat 0.374g 0.102g Corn
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 0.003g Corn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn Drumstick tree
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
17%
Corn
52%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Corn
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.164g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Corn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169999/nutrients
  2. Drumstick tree - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170483/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.