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Potato vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Potato and Drumstick tree

  • Potato has more Vitamin B6, and Iron, however, Drumstick tree has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Drumstick tree is 146% higher.
  • Drumstick tree has 3 times less Iron than Potato. Potato has 1.08mg of Iron, while Drumstick tree has 0.36mg.

Food types used in this article are Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt 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 Iron +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains more Potassium +16.1%
Contains less Sodium -76.2%
Contains more Copper +40.5%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +60.7%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Manganese +18.3%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 20% 30% 48% 2% 10% 40% 29% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 14% 33% 22% 41% 6% 13% 28% 34% 4%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains more Potassium +16.1%
Contains less Sodium -76.2%
Contains more Copper +40.5%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +60.7%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Manganese +18.3%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Potato
5
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +159.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +640%
Contains more Vitamin C +1368.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +111.2%
Contains more Folate +57.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 32% 16% 12% 27% 23% 72% 22% 0% 5%
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 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +159.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +640%
Contains more Vitamin C +1368.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +111.2%
Contains more Folate +57.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +19%
Contains more Carbs +147.9%
Contains more Other +37.1%
Contains more Fats +53.8%
Contains more Water +17.8%
3% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 g
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 +19%
Contains more Carbs +147.9%
Contains more Other +37.1%
Contains more Fats +53.8%
Contains more Water +17.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1800%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3300%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.033
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1800%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3300%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.033

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato Drumstick tree
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Potato Drumstick tree Opinion
Net carbs 18.95g 5.33g Potato
Protein 2.5g 2.1g Potato
Fats 0.13g 0.2g Drumstick tree
Carbs 21.15g 8.53g Potato
Calories 93kcal 37kcal Potato
Starch 17.27g Potato
Fructose 0.34g Potato
Sugar 1.18g Drumstick tree
Fiber 2.2g 3.2g Drumstick tree
Calcium 15mg 30mg Drumstick tree
Iron 1.08mg 0.36mg Potato
Magnesium 28mg 45mg Drumstick tree
Phosphorus 70mg 50mg Potato
Potassium 535mg 461mg Potato
Sodium 10mg 42mg Potato
Zinc 0.36mg 0.45mg Drumstick tree
Copper 0.118mg 0.084mg Potato
Manganese 0.219mg 0.259mg Drumstick tree
Selenium 0.4µg 0.7µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin A 10IU 74IU Drumstick tree
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 4µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin E 0.04mg Potato
Vitamin C 9.6mg 141mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.053mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.074mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B3 1.41mg 0.62mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.376mg 0.794mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.12mg Potato
Folate 28µg 44µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin K 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.025mg Potato
Threonine 0.081mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.08mg Potato
Leucine 0.119mg Potato
Lysine 0.13mg Potato
Methionine 0.038mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.099mg Potato
Valine 0.125mg Potato
Histidine 0.042mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.033g Drumstick tree
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.102g Drumstick tree
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.003g Potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato 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
17%
Potato
52%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Potato
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170093/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.