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Parsley vs. Drumstick leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Parsley and Drumstick leaves different?

  • Parsley is higher in Vitamin C, Folate, Iron, and Potassium, however, Drumstick leaves are richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Parsley is 90% higher.
  • Parsley contains 4 times more Folate than Drumstick leaves. While Parsley contains 152µg of Folate, Drumstick leaves contain only 40µg.

Parsley, fresh and Drumstick leaves, raw are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 41% 49% 233% 50% 29% 25% 7.3% 21% 0.55%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 56% 30% 150% 35% 16% 48% 1.2% 139% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +19%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64.4%
Contains more IronIron +55%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +78.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +34.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +93.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +564.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +800%

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.
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 443% 505% 15% 0% 22% 23% 25% 24% 21% 0% 4100% 114% 7%
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 172% 454% 0% 0% 64% 152% 42% 7.5% 277% 0% 0% 30% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +157.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +220%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +280%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +198.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +573.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1233.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 6% 88% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.79 g
Carbs: 6.33 g
Water: 87.71 g
Other: 2.2 g
9% 8% 79% 2%
Protein: 9.4 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 8.28 g
Water: 78.66 g
Other: 2.26 g
Contains more WaterWater +11.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +216.5%
Contains more FatsFats +77.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.8%
~equal in Other ~2.26g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsley Drumstick leaves Opinion
Calories 36kcal 64kcal Drumstick leaves
Protein 2.97g 9.4g Drumstick leaves
Fats 0.79g 1.4g Drumstick leaves
Vitamin C 133mg 51.7mg Parsley
Net carbs 3.03g 6.28g Drumstick leaves
Carbs 6.33g 8.28g Drumstick leaves
Magnesium 50mg 42mg Parsley
Calcium 138mg 185mg Drumstick leaves
Potassium 554mg 337mg Parsley
Iron 6.2mg 4mg Parsley
Sugar 0.85g Drumstick leaves
Fiber 3.3g 2g Parsley
Copper 0.149mg 0.105mg Parsley
Zinc 1.07mg 0.6mg Parsley
Phosphorus 58mg 112mg Drumstick leaves
Sodium 56mg 9mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin A 8424IU 7564IU Parsley
Vitamin A 421µg 378µg Parsley
Vitamin E 0.75mg Parsley
Manganese 0.16mg 1.063mg Drumstick leaves
Selenium 0.1µg 0.9µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B1 0.086mg 0.257mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B2 0.098mg 0.66mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B3 1.313mg 2.22mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.125mg Parsley
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 1.2mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin K 1640µg Parsley
Folate 152µg 40µg Parsley
Choline 12.8mg Parsley
Saturated Fat 0.132g Drumstick leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.295g Parsley
Polyunsaturated fat 0.124g Parsley
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.144mg Drumstick leaves
Threonine 0.122mg 0.411mg Drumstick leaves
Isoleucine 0.118mg 0.451mg Drumstick leaves
Leucine 0.204mg 0.791mg Drumstick leaves
Lysine 0.181mg 0.537mg Drumstick leaves
Methionine 0.042mg 0.123mg Drumstick leaves
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0.487mg Drumstick leaves
Valine 0.172mg 0.611mg Drumstick leaves
Histidine 0.061mg 0.196mg Drumstick leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Parsley Drumstick leaves
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
408%
Parsley
92%
Drumstick leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Parsley
51%
Drumstick leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.132g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Parsley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170416/nutrients
  2. Drumstick leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168416/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.