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Scallion vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Scallion and Drumstick tree

  • Scallion is higher in Iron, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Drumstick tree is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, and Potassium.
  • Drumstick tree's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 136% higher.
  • Scallion has 13 times more Vitamin A RAE than Drumstick tree. While Scallion has 50µg of Vitamin A RAE, Drumstick tree has only 4µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), 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 Calcium +140%
Contains more Iron +311.1%
Contains less Sodium -61.9%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.1%
Contains more Potassium +67%
Contains more Zinc +15.4%
Contains more Manganese +61.9%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.084
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 56% 15% 16% 25% 3% 11% 28% 21% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 14% 33% 22% 41% 6% 13% 28% 34% 4%
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains more Iron +311.1%
Contains less Sodium -61.9%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.1%
Contains more Potassium +67%
Contains more Zinc +15.4%
Contains more Manganese +61.9%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.084

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 A +1247.3%
Contains more Folate +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +958.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.053
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.074
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 60% 11% 0% 63% 14% 19% 10% 5% 15% 48% 0% 518%
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 +1247.3%
Contains more Folate +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +958.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.053
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.074

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +14.8%
Contains more Carbs +16.2%
Contains more Other +19.8%
Equal in Fats - 0.2
Equal in Water - 88.2
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 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 +14.8%
Contains more Carbs +16.2%
Contains more Other +19.8%
Equal in Fats - 0.2
Equal in Water - 88.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2366.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +277.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.033
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2366.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +277.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.033

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallion Drumstick tree Opinion
Net carbs 4.74g 5.33g Drumstick tree
Protein 1.83g 2.1g Drumstick tree
Fats 0.19g 0.2g Drumstick tree
Carbs 7.34g 8.53g Drumstick tree
Calories 32kcal 37kcal Drumstick tree
Sugar 2.33g Drumstick tree
Fiber 2.6g 3.2g Drumstick tree
Calcium 72mg 30mg Scallion
Iron 1.48mg 0.36mg Scallion
Magnesium 20mg 45mg Drumstick tree
Phosphorus 37mg 50mg Drumstick tree
Potassium 276mg 461mg Drumstick tree
Sodium 16mg 42mg Scallion
Zinc 0.39mg 0.45mg Drumstick tree
Copper 0.083mg 0.084mg Drumstick tree
Manganese 0.16mg 0.259mg Drumstick tree
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin A 997IU 74IU Scallion
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 4µg Scallion
Vitamin E 0.55mg Scallion
Vitamin C 18.8mg 141mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.053mg Scallion
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.074mg Scallion
Vitamin B3 0.525mg 0.62mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B5 0.075mg 0.794mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.12mg Drumstick tree
Folate 64µg 44µg Scallion
Vitamin K 207µg Scallion
Tryptophan 0.02mg Scallion
Threonine 0.072mg Scallion
Isoleucine 0.077mg Scallion
Leucine 0.109mg Scallion
Lysine 0.091mg Scallion
Methionine 0.02mg Scallion
Phenylalanine 0.059mg Scallion
Valine 0.081mg Scallion
Histidine 0.032mg Scallion
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.033g Scallion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g 0.102g Drumstick tree
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0.003g Scallion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Scallion 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
63%
Scallion
52%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Scallion
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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 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. Scallion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/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.