Rice vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between rice and drumstick tree
- Rice has more selenium, iron, manganese, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3; however, drumstick tree is higher in vitamin C, potassium, fiber, vitamin B5, and magnesium.
- Drumstick tree covers your daily vitamin C needs 157% more than rice.
- Drumstick tree contains 11 times less selenium than rice. Rice contains 7.5µg of selenium, while drumstick tree contains 0.7µg.
- The glycemic index of rice is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +233.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +82.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +971.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +275% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1217.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.3% |
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 | +207.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +138.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +31.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +469.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +103.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +29% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.69 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
28.17 g
Water:
68.44 g
Other:
0.42 g
Protein:
2.1 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
8.53 g
Water:
88.2 g
Other:
0.97 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +40% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +230.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +131% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.077 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.076 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.003 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2433.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -57.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15.9% |
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 | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 141mg | 157% |
| Potassium | 35mg | 461mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 7.5µg | 0.7µg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 0.36mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 3.2g | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.472mg | 0.259mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.163mg | 0.053mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.39mg | 0.794mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 45mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 28.17g | 8.53g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.476mg | 0.62mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.013mg | 0.074mg | 5% |
| Calories | 130kcal | 37kcal | 5% |
| Folate | 58µg | 44µg | 4% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 42mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.069mg | 0.084mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.093mg | 0.12mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 43mg | 50mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.69g | 2.1g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 27.77g | 5.33g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.45mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Choline | 2.1mg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.077g | 0.033g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.102g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 0.003g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.222mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.063mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.164mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.063mg | 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
22%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.044g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick tree is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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