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Sweet potato vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sweet potato and Drumstick tree different?

  • Sweet potato is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Copper, and Vitamin B3, while Drumstick tree is higher in Vitamin C, and Folate.
  • Drumstick tree covers your daily need of Vitamin C 135% more than Sweet potato.
  • Sweet potato contains 240 times more Vitamin A RAE than Drumstick tree. Sweet potato contains 961µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Drumstick tree contains 4µg.

Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, 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 +26.7%
Contains more Iron +91.7%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Copper +91.7%
Contains more Manganese +91.9%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Zinc +40.6%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Equal in Phosphorus - 50
Equal in Potassium - 461
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 26% 20% 24% 42% 5% 9% 54% 65% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 14% 33% 22% 41% 6% 13% 28% 34% 4%
Contains more Calcium +26.7%
Contains more Iron +91.7%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Copper +91.7%
Contains more Manganese +91.9%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Zinc +40.6%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Equal in Phosphorus - 50
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 +25870.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +101.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +139.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +619.4%
Contains more Folate +633.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1154% 15% 0% 66% 27% 25% 28% 54% 66% 5% 0% 6%
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 +25870.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +101.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +139.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +619.4%
Contains more Folate +633.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +142.8%
Contains more Other +39.2%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Water +16.4%
Equal in Protein - 2.1
2% 21% 76%
Protein: 2.01 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 20.71 g
Water: 75.78 g
Other: 1.35 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 Carbs +142.8%
Contains more Other +39.2%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Water +16.4%
Equal in Protein - 2.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2966.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5000%
36% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2966.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5000%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato Drumstick tree Opinion
Net carbs 17.41g 5.33g Sweet potato
Protein 2.01g 2.1g Drumstick tree
Fats 0.15g 0.2g Drumstick tree
Carbs 20.71g 8.53g Sweet potato
Calories 90kcal 37kcal Sweet potato
Starch 7.05g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.5g Sweet potato
Sugar 6.48g Drumstick tree
Fiber 3.3g 3.2g Sweet potato
Calcium 38mg 30mg Sweet potato
Iron 0.69mg 0.36mg Sweet potato
Magnesium 27mg 45mg Drumstick tree
Phosphorus 54mg 50mg Sweet potato
Potassium 475mg 461mg Sweet potato
Sodium 36mg 42mg Sweet potato
Zinc 0.32mg 0.45mg Drumstick tree
Copper 0.161mg 0.084mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.497mg 0.259mg Sweet potato
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin A 19218IU 74IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 961µg 4µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.71mg Sweet potato
Vitamin C 19.6mg 141mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.053mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.074mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B3 1.487mg 0.62mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B5 0.884mg 0.794mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.286mg 0.12mg Sweet potato
Folate 6µg 44µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin K 2.3µg Sweet potato
Tryptophan 0.04mg Sweet potato
Threonine 0.107mg Sweet potato
Isoleucine 0.07mg Sweet potato
Leucine 0.118mg Sweet potato
Lysine 0.084mg Sweet potato
Methionine 0.037mg Sweet potato
Phenylalanine 0.114mg Sweet potato
Valine 0.11mg Sweet potato
Histidine 0.039mg Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 0.052g 0.033g Drumstick tree
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.102g Drumstick tree
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.003g Sweet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato 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
120%
Sweet potato
52%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Sweet potato
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168483/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.