Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Nopales vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Summary of differences between Nopales and Drumstick tree

  • Nopales have more Calcium, and Manganese, while Drumstick tree have more Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Folate, and Potassium.
  • Drumstick tree covers your daily need of Vitamin C 146% more than Nopales.
  • Nopales contain 5 times more Calcium than Drumstick tree. While Nopales contain 164mg of Calcium, Drumstick tree contains only 30mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nopales, raw and Drumstick pods, raw.

Infographic

Nopales vs Drumstick tree infographic
Infographic link

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 Calcium +446.7%
Contains more Iron +63.9%
Contains more Magnesium +15.6%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Manganese +76.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +212.5%
Contains more Potassium +79.4%
Contains more Zinc +80%
Contains more Copper +61.5%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 50% 23% 38% 7% 23% 3% 7% 18% 60% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 14% 33% 22% 41% 6% 13% 28% 34% 4%
Contains more Calcium +446.7%
Contains more Iron +63.9%
Contains more Magnesium +15.6%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Manganese +76.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +212.5%
Contains more Potassium +79.4%
Contains more Zinc +80%
Contains more Copper +61.5%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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 A +517.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1416.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +375.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.4%
Contains more Folate +1366.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 28% 0% 0% 31% 3% 10% 8% 11% 17% 3% 0% 14%
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 +517.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1416.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +375.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.4%
Contains more Folate +1366.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +17.5%
Contains more Protein +59.1%
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Carbs +156.2%
Equal in Water - 88.2
3% 94%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 94.12 g
Other: 1.14 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 Other +17.5%
Contains more Protein +59.1%
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Carbs +156.2%
Equal in Water - 88.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1566.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +466.7%
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1566.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +466.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nopales Drumstick tree Opinion
Net carbs 1.13g 5.33g Drumstick tree
Protein 1.32g 2.1g Drumstick tree
Fats 0.09g 0.2g Drumstick tree
Carbs 3.33g 8.53g Drumstick tree
Calories 16kcal 37kcal Drumstick tree
Sugar 1.15g Drumstick tree
Fiber 2.2g 3.2g Drumstick tree
Calcium 164mg 30mg Nopales
Iron 0.59mg 0.36mg Nopales
Magnesium 52mg 45mg Nopales
Phosphorus 16mg 50mg Drumstick tree
Potassium 257mg 461mg Drumstick tree
Sodium 21mg 42mg Nopales
Zinc 0.25mg 0.45mg Drumstick tree
Copper 0.052mg 0.084mg Drumstick tree
Manganese 0.457mg 0.259mg Nopales
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 457IU 74IU Nopales
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 4µg Nopales
Vitamin C 9.3mg 141mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.053mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.074mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B3 0.41mg 0.62mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B5 0.167mg 0.794mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.12mg Drumstick tree
Folate 3µg 44µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin K 5.3µg Nopales
Tryptophan 0.014mg Nopales
Threonine 0.04mg Nopales
Isoleucine 0.049mg Nopales
Leucine 0.077mg Nopales
Lysine 0.059mg Nopales
Methionine 0.015mg Nopales
Phenylalanine 0.049mg Nopales
Valine 0.059mg Nopales
Histidine 0.025mg Nopales
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0.033g Nopales
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g 0.102g Drumstick tree
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.003g Nopales

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Nopales Drumstick tree
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
10%
Nopales
52%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Nopales
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nopales
Nopales contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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. Nopales - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168571/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.