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Poi vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Poi and Drumstick tree different?

  • Poi is higher in Vitamin B6, Copper, Iron, and Vitamin B1, however, Drumstick tree is richer in Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Folate, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Drumstick tree is 152% higher.
  • Poi contains 2 times more Vitamin B1 than Drumstick tree. While Poi contains 0.13mg of Vitamin B1, Drumstick tree contains only 0.053mg.

Poi and Drumstick pods, 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.
Poi
Poi
4
:
5
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
Contains more Iron +144.4%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Copper +97.6%
Contains more Manganese +42.9%
Contains more Calcium +87.5%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.2%
Contains more Potassium +151.9%
Contains more Zinc +104.5%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Poi
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 33% 18% 17% 17% 2% 6% 56% 49% 4%
Drumstick tree
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 14% 33% 22% 41% 6% 13% 28% 34% 4%
Contains more Iron +144.4%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Copper +97.6%
Contains more Manganese +42.9%
Contains more Calcium +87.5%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.2%
Contains more Potassium +151.9%
Contains more Zinc +104.5%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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.
Poi
Poi
5
:
5
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
Contains more Vitamin B1 +145.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +3425%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +171%
Contains more Folate +109.5%
Poi
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 46% 0% 14% 33% 10% 21% 18% 64% 16% 0% 3%
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 +145.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +3425%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +171%
Contains more Folate +109.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Poi
Poi
1
:
4
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
Contains more Carbs +219.2%
Contains more Protein +452.6%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Water +23.1%
Contains more Other +59%
Poi
27% 72%
Protein: 0.38 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 27.23 g
Water: 71.64 g
Other: 0.61 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 Carbs +219.2%
Contains more Protein +452.6%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Water +23.1%
Contains more Other +59%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Poi
Poi
2
:
1
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1833.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +827.3%
Poi
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.058 g
Drumstick tree
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1833.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +827.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poi Drumstick tree Opinion
Net carbs 26.83g 5.33g Poi
Protein 0.38g 2.1g Drumstick tree
Fats 0.14g 0.2g Drumstick tree
Carbs 27.23g 8.53g Poi
Calories 112kcal 37kcal Poi
Sugar 0.39g Drumstick tree
Fiber 0.4g 3.2g Drumstick tree
Calcium 16mg 30mg Drumstick tree
Iron 0.88mg 0.36mg Poi
Magnesium 24mg 45mg Drumstick tree
Phosphorus 39mg 50mg Drumstick tree
Potassium 183mg 461mg Drumstick tree
Sodium 12mg 42mg Poi
Zinc 0.22mg 0.45mg Drumstick tree
Copper 0.166mg 0.084mg Poi
Manganese 0.37mg 0.259mg Poi
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 66IU 74IU Drumstick tree
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 4µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin E 2.3mg Poi
Vitamin C 4mg 141mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.053mg Poi
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.074mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 0.62mg Poi
Vitamin B5 0.293mg 0.794mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.273mg 0.12mg Poi
Folate 21µg 44µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin K 1µg Poi
Saturated Fat 0.029g 0.033g Poi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.102g Drumstick tree
Polyunsaturated fat 0.058g 0.003g Poi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Poi 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
19%
Poi
52%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Poi
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Poi
Poi contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Poi
Poi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poi
Poi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.39g)
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 cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Poi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170431/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.