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Onion vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Onion and Drumstick tree

  • Drumstick tree has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Magnesium, Folate, Fiber, and Manganese than Onion.
  • Drumstick tree's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 148% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Onions, 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.
Onion
Onion
1
:
9
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Calcium +30.4%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.4%
Contains more Potassium +215.8%
Contains more Zinc +164.7%
Contains more Copper +115.4%
Contains more Manganese +100.8%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Onion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 8% 8% 13% 13% 1% 5% 14% 17% 3%
Drumstick tree
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 14% 33% 22% 41% 6% 13% 28% 34% 4%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Calcium +30.4%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.4%
Contains more Potassium +215.8%
Contains more Zinc +164.7%
Contains more Copper +115.4%
Contains more Manganese +100.8%
Contains more Selenium +40%

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.
Onion
Onion
2
:
7
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
Contains more Vitamin A +3600%
Contains more Vitamin C +1805.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +174.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +434.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +545.5%
Contains more Folate +131.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.12
Onion
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 25% 12% 7% 3% 8% 28% 15% 0% 1%
Drumstick tree
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 +3600%
Contains more Vitamin C +1805.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +174.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +434.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +545.5%
Contains more Folate +131.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.12

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
Onion
2
:
3
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
Contains more Protein +90.9%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +177.1%
Equal in Carbs - 8.53
Equal in Water - 88.2
Onion
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 g
Drumstick tree
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 +90.9%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +177.1%
Equal in Carbs - 8.53
Equal in Water - 88.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
Onion
1
:
2
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +466.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +684.6%
Onion
58% 18% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Drumstick tree
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +466.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +684.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion Drumstick tree Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 5.33g Onion
Protein 1.1g 2.1g Drumstick tree
Fats 0.1g 0.2g Drumstick tree
Carbs 9.34g 8.53g Onion
Calories 40kcal 37kcal Onion
Fructose 1.29g Onion
Sugar 4.24g Drumstick tree
Fiber 1.7g 3.2g Drumstick tree
Calcium 23mg 30mg Drumstick tree
Iron 0.21mg 0.36mg Drumstick tree
Magnesium 10mg 45mg Drumstick tree
Phosphorus 29mg 50mg Drumstick tree
Potassium 146mg 461mg Drumstick tree
Sodium 4mg 42mg Onion
Zinc 0.17mg 0.45mg Drumstick tree
Copper 0.039mg 0.084mg Drumstick tree
Manganese 0.129mg 0.259mg Drumstick tree
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin A 2IU 74IU Drumstick tree
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin E 0.02mg Onion
Vitamin C 7.4mg 141mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.053mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.074mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 0.62mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B5 0.123mg 0.794mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.12mg
Folate 19µg 44µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin K 0.4µg Onion
Tryptophan 0.014mg Onion
Threonine 0.021mg Onion
Isoleucine 0.014mg Onion
Leucine 0.025mg Onion
Lysine 0.039mg Onion
Methionine 0.002mg Onion
Phenylalanine 0.025mg Onion
Valine 0.021mg Onion
Histidine 0.014mg Onion
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.033g Drumstick tree
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.102g Drumstick tree
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.003g Onion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Onion 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
8%
Onion
52%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Onion
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Drumstick tree
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)

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. Onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170000/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.