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Seaweed vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Seaweed and Drumstick tree

  • Seaweed has more Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, and Zinc, however, Drumstick tree is higher in Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Fiber.
  • Drumstick tree covers your daily Vitamin C needs 153% more than Seaweed.
  • Drumstick tree contains 8 times less Iron than Seaweed. Seaweed contains 2.85mg of Iron, while Drumstick tree contains 0.36mg.
  • Drumstick tree has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Seaweed, kelp, raw 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 Calcium +460%
Contains more Iron +691.7%
Contains more Magnesium +168.9%
Contains more Zinc +173.3%
Contains more Copper +54.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +19%
Contains more Potassium +418%
Contains less Sodium -82%
Contains more Manganese +29.5%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 107% 87% 18% 8% 31% 34% 44% 27% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 14% 33% 22% 41% 6% 13% 28% 34% 4%
Contains more Calcium +460%
Contains more Iron +691.7%
Contains more Magnesium +168.9%
Contains more Zinc +173.3%
Contains more Copper +54.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +19%
Contains more Potassium +418%
Contains less Sodium -82%
Contains more Manganese +29.5%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.7%
Contains more Folate +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +4600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5900%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.053
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 18% 0% 10% 13% 35% 9% 39% 1% 135% 0% 166%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 470% 14% 18% 12% 48% 28% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.7%
Contains more Folate +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +4600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5900%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.053

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Carbs +12.2%
Contains more Other +581.4%
Contains more Protein +25%
Equal in Water - 88.2
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 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 Fats +180%
Contains more Carbs +12.2%
Contains more Other +581.4%
Contains more Protein +25%
Equal in Water - 88.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1466.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.102
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1466.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.102

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Drumstick tree Opinion
Net carbs 8.27g 5.33g Seaweed
Protein 1.68g 2.1g Drumstick tree
Fats 0.56g 0.2g Seaweed
Carbs 9.57g 8.53g Seaweed
Calories 43kcal 37kcal Seaweed
Sugar 0.6g Drumstick tree
Fiber 1.3g 3.2g Drumstick tree
Calcium 168mg 30mg Seaweed
Iron 2.85mg 0.36mg Seaweed
Magnesium 121mg 45mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 42mg 50mg Drumstick tree
Potassium 89mg 461mg Drumstick tree
Sodium 233mg 42mg Drumstick tree
Zinc 1.23mg 0.45mg Seaweed
Copper 0.13mg 0.084mg Seaweed
Manganese 0.2mg 0.259mg Drumstick tree
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 116IU 74IU Seaweed
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 4µg Seaweed
Vitamin E 0.87mg Seaweed
Vitamin C 3mg 141mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.053mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.074mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.62mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.794mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.12mg Drumstick tree
Folate 180µg 44µg Seaweed
Vitamin K 66µg Seaweed
Tryptophan 0.048mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.055mg Seaweed
Isoleucine 0.076mg Seaweed
Leucine 0.083mg Seaweed
Lysine 0.082mg Seaweed
Methionine 0.025mg Seaweed
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Seaweed
Valine 0.072mg Seaweed
Histidine 0.024mg Seaweed
Saturated Fat 0.247g 0.033g Drumstick tree
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.098g 0.102g Drumstick tree
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.003g Seaweed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Seaweed Drumstick tree
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
36%
Seaweed
52%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree contains less Sodium (difference - 191mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.214g)
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.

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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.