Purslane vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between purslane and drumstick tree?
- Purslane is higher in vitamin A, iron, and magnesium, yet drumstick tree is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B5, and folate.
- Drumstick tree's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 133% more.
- Purslane has 18 times more vitamin A than drumstick tree. While purslane has 1320IU of vitamin A, drumstick tree has only 74IU.
We used Purslane, raw and Drumstick pods, raw types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +51.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +116.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +452.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +34.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +164.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.6% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +51.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +571.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +2105.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +64.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +266.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.03 g
Fats:
0.36 g
Carbs:
3.39 g
Water:
92.86 g
Other:
1.36 g
Protein:
2.1 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
8.53 g
Water:
88.2 g
Other:
0.97 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +80% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +151.6% |
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Protein
~2.1g
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Water
~88.2g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 21mg | 141mg | 133% |
| Iron | 1.99mg | 0.36mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.036mg | 0.794mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 13% | |
| Folate | 12µg | 44µg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 68mg | 45mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 30mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.12mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.112mg | 0.074mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.45mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.084mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 3.39g | 8.53g | 2% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.303mg | 0.259mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 494mg | 461mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 44mg | 50mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.053mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.48mg | 0.62mg | 1% |
| Calories | 20kcal | 37kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 2.03g | 2.1g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.36g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.39g | 5.33g | N/A |
| Sodium | 45mg | 42mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0% | |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.033g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.102g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.003g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
12%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Purslane is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purslane is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Purslane is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick tree contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Drumstick tree is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)