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Peppers vs. Drumstick leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Peppers and Drumstick leaves

  • Peppers have more Vitamin C, however, Drumstick leaves are richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Peppers' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 212% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Peppers, hot chili, green, raw and Drumstick leaves, 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 less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Copper +65.7%
Contains more Calcium +927.8%
Contains more Iron +233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +68%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.5%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Manganese +348.5%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Equal in Potassium - 337
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 18% 20% 30% 1% 9% 58% 31% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 150% 30% 48% 30% 2% 17% 35% 139% 5%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Copper +65.7%
Contains more Calcium +927.8%
Contains more Iron +233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +68%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.5%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Manganese +348.5%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Equal in Potassium - 337

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 C +369.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +541.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +133.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +331.7%
Contains more Folate +73.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 71% 14% 0% 809% 23% 21% 18% 4% 65% 18% 0% 36%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 454% 0% 0% 173% 65% 153% 42% 8% 277% 30% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +369.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +541.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +133.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +331.7%
Contains more Folate +73.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +14.3%
Contains more Water +11.5%
Contains more Protein +370%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Other +276.7%
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 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 Carbs +14.3%
Contains more Water +11.5%
Contains more Protein +370%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Other +276.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Peppers Drumstick leaves
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 Peppers Drumstick leaves Opinion
Net carbs 7.96g 6.28g Peppers
Protein 2g 9.4g Drumstick leaves
Fats 0.2g 1.4g Drumstick leaves
Carbs 9.46g 8.28g Peppers
Calories 40kcal 64kcal Drumstick leaves
Sugar 5.1g Drumstick leaves
Fiber 1.5g 2g Drumstick leaves
Calcium 18mg 185mg Drumstick leaves
Iron 1.2mg 4mg Drumstick leaves
Magnesium 25mg 42mg Drumstick leaves
Phosphorus 46mg 112mg Drumstick leaves
Potassium 340mg 337mg Peppers
Sodium 7mg 9mg Peppers
Zinc 0.3mg 0.6mg Drumstick leaves
Copper 0.174mg 0.105mg Peppers
Manganese 0.237mg 1.063mg Drumstick leaves
Selenium 0.5µg 0.9µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin A 1179IU 7564IU Drumstick leaves
Vitamin A RAE 59µg 378µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin E 0.69mg Peppers
Vitamin C 242.5mg 51.7mg Peppers
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.257mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.66mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B3 0.95mg 2.22mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.125mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B6 0.278mg 1.2mg Drumstick leaves
Folate 23µg 40µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin K 14.3µg Peppers
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.144mg Drumstick leaves
Threonine 0.074mg 0.411mg Drumstick leaves
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.451mg Drumstick leaves
Leucine 0.105mg 0.791mg Drumstick leaves
Lysine 0.089mg 0.537mg Drumstick leaves
Methionine 0.024mg 0.123mg Drumstick leaves
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.487mg Drumstick leaves
Valine 0.084mg 0.611mg Drumstick leaves
Histidine 0.041mg 0.196mg Drumstick leaves
Saturated Fat 0.021g Drumstick leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Peppers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g Peppers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Peppers Drumstick leaves
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
90%
Peppers
100%
Drumstick leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Peppers
51%
Drumstick leaves

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppers
Peppers contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves 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. Peppers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/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.