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Pecan vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pecan and Drumstick tree

  • Pecan has more Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Phosphorus, Iron, Fiber, and Magnesium, however, Drumstick tree is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Pecan's daily need coverage for Manganese is 184% more.
  • Pecan contains 187 times more Saturated Fat than Drumstick tree. Pecan contains 6.18g of Saturated Fat, while Drumstick tree contains 0.033g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, pecans 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.
Pecan
Pecan
9
:
1
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +602.8%
Contains more Magnesium +168.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +454%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +906.7%
Contains more Copper +1328.6%
Contains more Manganese +1637.5%
Contains more Selenium +442.9%
Contains more Potassium +12.4%
Pecan
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 95% 87% 119% 37% 0% 124% 400% 587% 21%
Drumstick tree
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 14% 33% 22% 41% 6% 13% 28% 34% 4%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +602.8%
Contains more Magnesium +168.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +454%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +906.7%
Contains more Copper +1328.6%
Contains more Manganese +1637.5%
Contains more Selenium +442.9%
Contains more Potassium +12.4%

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.
Pecan
Pecan
7
:
3
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1145.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Vitamin A +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +12718.2%
Contains more Folate +100%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.794
Pecan
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 28% 0% 4% 166% 30% 22% 52% 49% 17% 0% 9%
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 B1 +1145.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Vitamin A +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +12718.2%
Contains more Folate +100%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.794

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan
Pecan
4
:
1
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
Contains more Protein +336.7%
Contains more Fats +35885%
Contains more Carbs +62.5%
Contains more Other +52.6%
Contains more Water +2405.7%
Pecan
9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 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 +336.7%
Contains more Fats +35885%
Contains more Carbs +62.5%
Contains more Other +52.6%
Contains more Water +2405.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan
Pecan
2
:
1
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39901%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +720366.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Pecan
9% 59% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.614 g
Drumstick tree
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39901%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +720366.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan Drumstick tree Opinion
Net carbs 4.26g 5.33g Drumstick tree
Protein 9.17g 2.1g Pecan
Fats 71.97g 0.2g Pecan
Carbs 13.86g 8.53g Pecan
Calories 691kcal 37kcal Pecan
Starch 0.46g Pecan
Fructose 0.04g Pecan
Sugar 3.97g Drumstick tree
Fiber 9.6g 3.2g Pecan
Calcium 70mg 30mg Pecan
Iron 2.53mg 0.36mg Pecan
Magnesium 121mg 45mg Pecan
Phosphorus 277mg 50mg Pecan
Potassium 410mg 461mg Drumstick tree
Sodium 0mg 42mg Pecan
Zinc 4.53mg 0.45mg Pecan
Copper 1.2mg 0.084mg Pecan
Manganese 4.5mg 0.259mg Pecan
Selenium 3.8µg 0.7µg Pecan
Vitamin A 56IU 74IU Drumstick tree
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 4µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin E 1.4mg Pecan
Vitamin C 1.1mg 141mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.66mg 0.053mg Pecan
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.074mg Pecan
Vitamin B3 1.167mg 0.62mg Pecan
Vitamin B5 0.863mg 0.794mg Pecan
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.12mg Pecan
Folate 22µg 44µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin K 3.5µg Pecan
Tryptophan 0.093mg Pecan
Threonine 0.306mg Pecan
Isoleucine 0.336mg Pecan
Leucine 0.598mg Pecan
Lysine 0.287mg Pecan
Methionine 0.183mg Pecan
Phenylalanine 0.426mg Pecan
Valine 0.411mg Pecan
Histidine 0.262mg Pecan
Saturated Fat 6.18g 0.033g Drumstick tree
Monounsaturated Fat 40.801g 0.102g Pecan
Polyunsaturated fat 21.614g 0.003g Pecan

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is better in case of low diet
Pecan 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
31%
Pecan
52%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
149%
Pecan
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.147g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/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.