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Rice noodles vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between rice noodles and drumstick tree

  • Rice noodles have more selenium; however, drumstick tree has more vitamin C, vitamin B5, potassium, folate, magnesium, fiber, vitamin B6, manganese, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for drumstick tree is 157% higher.
  • Drumstick tree has 6 times less selenium than rice noodles. Rice noodles have 4.5µg of selenium, while drumstick tree has 0.7µg.
  • Rice noodles have a higher glycemic index than drumstick tree.

Food types used in this article are Rice noodles, cooked 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 1.2% 0.35% 5.3% 13% 6.8% 8.6% 2.5% 15% 25%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 32% 9% 41% 14% 28% 12% 21% 5.5% 34% 3.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +542.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +650%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11425%
Contains more IronIron +157.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +121.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +80%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +150%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +127.2%

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.
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% 0.6% 0% 4.5% 0.92% 1.4% 0.66% 1.4% 0% 0% 0.75% 0.87%
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 470% 1.3% 0% 0% 13% 17% 12% 48% 28% 0% 0% 33% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +194.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1750%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +761.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +7118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1900%
Contains more FolateFolate +4300%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 24% 74%
Protein: 1.79 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 24.01 g
Water: 73.82 g
Other: 0.18 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 CarbsCarbs +181.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.3%
Contains more WaterWater +19.5%
Contains more OtherOther +438.9%
~equal in Fats ~0.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 36% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.023 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.023 g
24% 74% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.003 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -30.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +666.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +292.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rice noodles Drumstick tree
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice noodles Drumstick tree DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 141mg 157%
Vitamin B5 0.011mg 0.794mg 16%
Potassium 4mg 461mg 13%
Folate 1µg 44µg 11%
Magnesium 3mg 45mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.006mg 0.12mg 9%
Fiber 1g 3.2g 9%
Selenium 4.5µg 0.7µg 7%
Manganese 0.114mg 0.259mg 6%
Carbs 24.01g 8.53g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.004mg 0.074mg 5%
Copper 0.038mg 0.084mg 5%
Phosphorus 20mg 50mg 4%
Calories 108kcal 37kcal 4%
Vitamin B1 0.018mg 0.053mg 3%
Iron 0.14mg 0.36mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.072mg 0.62mg 3%
Calcium 4mg 30mg 3%
Zinc 0.25mg 0.45mg 2%
Sodium 19mg 42mg 1%
Protein 1.79g 2.1g 1%
Fats 0.2g 0.2g 0%
Net carbs 23.01g 5.33g N/A
Sugar 0.03g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg 0%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0%
Choline 1.6mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.023g 0.033g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.026g 0.102g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.023g 0.003g 0%
Tryptophan 0.022mg 0%
Threonine 0.063mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0%
Leucine 0.147mg 0%
Lysine 0.062mg 0%
Methionine 0.043mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.095mg 0%
Valine 0.104mg 0%
Histidine 0.045mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rice noodles Drumstick tree
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
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
1%
Rice noodles
48%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Rice noodles
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice noodles
Rice noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice noodles
Rice noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Drumstick tree
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 is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Rice noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168914/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.