Potato vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between potatoes and drumstick tree
- Potatoes have more vitamin B6 and iron; however, drumstick tree is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B5, folate, and magnesium.
- Drumstick tree's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 135% more.
- Potatoes contain 2 times more vitamin B6 than drumstick tree. Potatoes contain 0.298mg of vitamin B6, while drumstick tree contains 0.12mg.
- Potatoes have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potatoes is 86, while the glycemic index of drumstick tree is 0.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Potatoes, flesh, and skin, raw 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.
Contains more IronIron | +125% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +31% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.7% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +95.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +150% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +50% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +29.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +52.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +71.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +148.3% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +615.7% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +131.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +169.2% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +193.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 141mg | 135% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.12mg | 14% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 0.794mg | 10% |
Folate | 15µg | 44µg | 7% |
Iron | 0.81mg | 0.36mg | 6% |
Starch | 15.29g | 6% | |
Magnesium | 23mg | 45mg | 5% |
Fiber | 2.1g | 3.2g | 4% |
Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.259mg | 3% |
Carbs | 17.49g | 8.53g | 3% |
Copper | 0.11mg | 0.084mg | 3% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.061mg | 0.62mg | 3% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.074mg | 3% |
Calories | 77kcal | 37kcal | 2% |
Choline | 12.1mg | 2% | |
Vitamin K | 2µg | 2% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.053mg | 2% |
Sodium | 6mg | 42mg | 2% |
Calcium | 12mg | 30mg | 2% |
Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
Phosphorus | 57mg | 50mg | 1% |
Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.45mg | 1% |
Potassium | 425mg | 461mg | 1% |
Protein | 2.05g | 2.1g | 0% |
Fats | 0.09g | 0.2g | 0% |
Net carbs | 15.39g | 5.33g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.82g | N/A | |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 4µg | 0% |
Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
Saturated fat | 0.025g | 0.033g | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.102g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 0.003g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.098mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.032mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.103mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
Fructose | 0.26g | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.05 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
17.49 g
Water:
79.25 g
Other:
1.12 g
Protein:
2.1 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
8.53 g
Water:
88.2 g
Other:
0.97 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +105% |
Contains more OtherOther | +15.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +122.2% |
Contains more WaterWater | +11.3% |
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Protein
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.042 g
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 | -24.2% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1300% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5000% |