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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, 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.
Quinoa
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 5.1% 15% 56% 64% 30% 65% 0.91% 82% 15%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 56% 30% 150% 35% 16% 48% 1.2% 139% 4.9%
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.
Quinoa
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.3% 13% 0% 27% 25% 7.7% 0% 28% 0% 0% 32% 13%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 172% 454% 0% 0% 64% 152% 42% 7.5% 277% 0% 0% 30% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin 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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~40µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
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4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 g
9% 8% 79% 2%
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%
~equal in 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.
Quinoa Drumstick leaves
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quinoa Drumstick leaves Opinion
Calories 120kcal 64kcal Quinoa
Protein 4.4g 9.4g Drumstick leaves
Fats 1.92g 1.4g Quinoa
Vitamin C 0mg 51.7mg Drumstick leaves
Net carbs 18.5g 6.28g Quinoa
Carbs 21.3g 8.28g Quinoa
Magnesium 64mg 42mg Quinoa
Calcium 17mg 185mg Drumstick leaves
Potassium 172mg 337mg Drumstick leaves
Iron 1.49mg 4mg Drumstick leaves
Sugar 0.87g Drumstick leaves
Fiber 2.8g 2g Quinoa
Copper 0.192mg 0.105mg Quinoa
Zinc 1.09mg 0.6mg Quinoa
Starch 17.63g Quinoa
Phosphorus 152mg 112mg Quinoa
Sodium 7mg 9mg Quinoa
Vitamin A 5IU 7564IU Drumstick leaves
Vitamin A 0µg 378µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin E 0.63mg Quinoa
Manganese 0.631mg 1.063mg Drumstick leaves
Selenium 2.8µg 0.9µg Quinoa
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.257mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.66mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B3 0.412mg 2.22mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B5 0.125mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 1.2mg Drumstick leaves
Folate 42µg 40µg Quinoa
Choline 23mg Quinoa
Saturated Fat 0.231g Drumstick leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.528g Quinoa
Polyunsaturated fat 1.078g Quinoa
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.144mg Drumstick leaves
Threonine 0.131mg 0.411mg Drumstick leaves
Isoleucine 0.157mg 0.451mg Drumstick leaves
Leucine 0.261mg 0.791mg Drumstick leaves
Lysine 0.239mg 0.537mg Drumstick leaves
Methionine 0.096mg 0.123mg Drumstick leaves
Phenylalanine 0.185mg 0.487mg Drumstick leaves
Valine 0.185mg 0.611mg Drumstick leaves
Histidine 0.127mg 0.196mg Drumstick leaves
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g Quinoa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Quinoa Drumstick leaves
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
11%
Quinoa
92%
Drumstick leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Quinoa
51%
Drumstick leaves

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.231g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick leaves
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.

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. Quinoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168917/nutrients
  2. Drumstick leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168416/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.