Quinoa vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between quinoa and drumstick tree?
- Quinoa is higher in manganese, phosphorus, iron, copper, zinc, and polyunsaturated fat, yet drumstick tree is higher in vitamin C and potassium.
- Drumstick tree's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 157% more.
- Quinoa has 359 times more polyunsaturated fat than drumstick tree. While quinoa has 1.078g of polyunsaturated fat, drumstick tree has only 0.003g.
- The glycemic index of drumstick tree is lower.
We used Quinoa, cooked 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 | +42.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +313.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +128.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +142.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +204% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +143.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +76.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +168% |
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 | +101.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +48.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50.5% |
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:
2.1 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
8.53 g
Water:
88.2 g
Other:
0.97 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +109.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +860% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +149.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.078 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.003 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +417.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +35833.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.7% |
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 vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 141mg | 157% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.794mg | 16% | |
| Manganese | 0.631mg | 0.259mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 50mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.49mg | 0.36mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.192mg | 0.084mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 461mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.078g | 0.003g | 7% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 7% | |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.45mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 45mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.053mg | 5% |
| Protein | 4.4g | 2.1g | 5% |
| Calories | 120kcal | 37kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 4% | |
| Choline | 23mg | 4% | |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 0.7µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 21.3g | 8.53g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.074mg | 3% |
| Fats | 1.92g | 0.2g | 3% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 42mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 3.2g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 0.102g | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.412mg | 0.62mg | 1% |
| Folate | 42µg | 44µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.231g | 0.033g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.5g | 5.33g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.261mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | N/A |
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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%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quinoa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.198g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree 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 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.