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Spinach vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Spinach and Drumstick tree different?

  • Spinach is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Magnesium, and Copper, while Drumstick tree is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5.
  • Drumstick tree covers your daily need of Vitamin C 146% more than Spinach.
  • Spinach contains 131 times more Vitamin A RAE than Drumstick tree. Spinach contains 524µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Drumstick tree contains 4µg.

Spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Drumstick pods, raw types were 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.
Contains more Calcium +353.3%
Contains more Iron +891.7%
Contains more Magnesium +93.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +12%
Contains more Zinc +68.9%
Contains more Copper +107.1%
Contains more Manganese +261%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Equal in Potassium - 461
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 134% 63% 24% 42% 10% 21% 58% 122% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 14% 33% 22% 41% 6% 13% 28% 34% 4%
Contains more Calcium +353.3%
Contains more Iron +891.7%
Contains more Magnesium +93.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +12%
Contains more Zinc +68.9%
Contains more Copper +107.1%
Contains more Manganese +261%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Equal in Potassium - 461

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 +14063.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +218.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +101.7%
Contains more Folate +231.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +1338.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +447.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 629% 42% 0% 33% 24% 55% 10% 9% 56% 110% 0% 1234%
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 +14063.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +218.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +101.7%
Contains more Folate +231.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +1338.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +447.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +41.4%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Other +86.6%
Contains more Carbs +127.5%
Equal in Water - 88.2
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.26 g
Carbs: 3.75 g
Water: 91.21 g
Other: 1.81 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 Protein +41.4%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Other +86.6%
Contains more Carbs +127.5%
Equal in Water - 88.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3533.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1600%
27% 4% 69%
Saturated Fat: 0.043 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3533.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1600%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spinach Drumstick tree Opinion
Net carbs 1.35g 5.33g Drumstick tree
Protein 2.97g 2.1g Spinach
Fats 0.26g 0.2g Spinach
Carbs 3.75g 8.53g Drumstick tree
Calories 23kcal 37kcal Drumstick tree
Sugar 0.43g Drumstick tree
Fiber 2.4g 3.2g Drumstick tree
Calcium 136mg 30mg Spinach
Iron 3.57mg 0.36mg Spinach
Magnesium 87mg 45mg Spinach
Phosphorus 56mg 50mg Spinach
Potassium 466mg 461mg Spinach
Sodium 70mg 42mg Drumstick tree
Zinc 0.76mg 0.45mg Spinach
Copper 0.174mg 0.084mg Spinach
Manganese 0.935mg 0.259mg Spinach
Selenium 1.5µg 0.7µg Spinach
Vitamin A 10481IU 74IU Spinach
Vitamin A RAE 524µg 4µg Spinach
Vitamin E 2.08mg Spinach
Vitamin C 9.8mg 141mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.053mg Spinach
Vitamin B2 0.236mg 0.074mg Spinach
Vitamin B3 0.49mg 0.62mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B5 0.145mg 0.794mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.12mg Spinach
Folate 146µg 44µg Spinach
Vitamin K 493.6µg Spinach
Tryptophan 0.04mg Spinach
Threonine 0.127mg Spinach
Isoleucine 0.152mg Spinach
Leucine 0.231mg Spinach
Lysine 0.182mg Spinach
Methionine 0.055mg Spinach
Phenylalanine 0.134mg Spinach
Valine 0.168mg Spinach
Histidine 0.066mg Spinach
Saturated Fat 0.043g 0.033g Drumstick tree
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0.102g Drumstick tree
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.003g Spinach

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spinach 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
183%
Spinach
52%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Spinach
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Spinach
Spinach is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach
Spinach is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Spinach - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168463/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.