Quinoa vs. Drumstick leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Quinoa and Drumstick leaves different?
- Quinoa is higher in Copper, however, Drumstick leaves are richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Drumstick leaves is 83% higher.
- Quinoa contains 2 times more Copper than Drumstick leaves. While Quinoa contains 0.192mg of Copper, Drumstick leaves contain only 0.105mg.
Quinoa, cooked and Drumstick leaves, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +52.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +82.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +81.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +211.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +988.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +95.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +168.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +68.5% |
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 E Vitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +151180% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +140.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +438.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +875.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.4 g
Fats:
1.92 g
Carbs:
21.3 g
Water:
71.61 g
Other:
0.77 g
Protein:
9.4 g
Fats:
1.4 g
Carbs:
8.28 g
Water:
78.66 g
Other:
2.26 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +37.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +157.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +113.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +193.5% |
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Water
~78.66g
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 120kcal | 64kcal |
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| Protein | 4.4g | 9.4g |
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| Fats | 1.92g | 1.4g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 51.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 18.5g | 6.28g |
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| Carbs | 21.3g | 8.28g |
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| Magnesium | 64mg | 42mg |
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| Calcium | 17mg | 185mg |
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| Potassium | 172mg | 337mg |
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| Iron | 1.49mg | 4mg |
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| Sugar | 0.87g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 2g |
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| Copper | 0.192mg | 0.105mg |
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| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.6mg |
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| Starch | 17.63g |
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| Phosphorus | 152mg | 112mg |
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| Sodium | 7mg | 9mg |
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| Vitamin A | 5IU | 7564IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 378µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.63mg |
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| Manganese | 0.631mg | 1.063mg |
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| Selenium | 2.8µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.257mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.66mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.412mg | 2.22mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.125mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 1.2mg |
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| Folate | 42µg | 40µg |
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| Choline | 23mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.231g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.528g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.078g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.144mg |
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| Threonine | 0.131mg | 0.411mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.157mg | 0.451mg |
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| Leucine | 0.261mg | 0.791mg |
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| Lysine | 0.239mg | 0.537mg |
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| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0.123mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0.487mg |
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| Valine | 0.185mg | 0.611mg |
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| Histidine | 0.127mg | 0.196mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g |
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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
11%
92%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
51%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.231g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.