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Orange vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between oranges and drumstick tree

  • Drumstick tree is richer than oranges in vitamin C, vitamin B5, manganese, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus.
  • Drumstick tree covers your daily vitamin C needs 98% more than oranges.
  • Oranges have a higher glycemic index (45) than drumstick tree (0).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties 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.
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 12% 16% 3.8% 15% 1.9% 6% 0% 3.3% 2.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 32% 9% 41% 14% 28% 12% 21% 5.5% 34% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +350%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +154.7%
Contains more IronIron +260%
Contains more CopperCopper +86.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +542.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +257.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +936%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 177% 3.7% 3.6% 0% 22% 9.2% 5.3% 15% 14% 0% 0% 23% 4.6%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 470% 1.3% 0% 0% 13% 17% 12% 48% 28% 0% 0% 33% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +175%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +64.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +165%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +119.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +217.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +46.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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12% 87%
Protein: 0.94 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 11.75 g
Water: 86.75 g
Other: 0.44 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 CarbsCarbs +37.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +123.4%
Contains more FatsFats +66.7%
Contains more OtherOther +120.5%
~equal in Water ~88.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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24% 37% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.015 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.025 g
24% 74% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.003 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +733.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +343.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Orange 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 Orange Drumstick tree DV% diff.
Vitamin C 53.2mg 141mg 98%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.794mg 11%
Manganese 0.025mg 0.259mg 10%
Magnesium 10mg 45mg 8%
Potassium 181mg 461mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.12mg 5%
Phosphorus 14mg 50mg 5%
Folate 30µg 44µg 4%
Copper 0.045mg 0.084mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.074mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.053mg 3%
Zinc 0.07mg 0.45mg 3%
Iron 0.1mg 0.36mg 3%
Fiber 2.4g 3.2g 3%
Choline 8.4mg 2%
Sodium 0mg 42mg 2%
Protein 0.94g 2.1g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.282mg 0.62mg 2%
Vitamin A 11µg 4µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Calcium 40mg 30mg 1%
Carbs 11.75g 8.53g 1%
Calories 47kcal 37kcal 1%
Fats 0.12g 0.2g 0%
Net carbs 9.35g 5.33g N/A
Sugar 9.35g N/A
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.015g 0.033g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.023g 0.102g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.025g 0.003g 0%
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.015mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.025mg 0%
Leucine 0.023mg 0%
Lysine 0.047mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.031mg 0%
Valine 0.04mg 0%
Histidine 0.018mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Orange Drumstick tree
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
21%
Orange
48%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Orange
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Orange
Orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169097/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.