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Taro leaves vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Taro leaves and Drumstick tree

  • Taro leaves are richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Copper, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Calcium, while Drumstick tree is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5.
  • Drumstick tree covers your daily Vitamin C needs 99% more than Taro leaves.
  • Taro leaves have 60 times more Vitamin A RAE than Drumstick tree. Taro leaves have 241µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Drumstick tree has 4µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Taro leaves, 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.
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
8
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1
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
Contains more Calcium +256.7%
Contains more Iron +525%
Contains more Phosphorus +20%
Contains more Potassium +40.6%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Copper +221.4%
Contains more Manganese +175.7%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 45
Equal in Zinc - 0.45
Taro leaves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 85% 33% 26% 58% 1% 12% 90% 94% 5%
Drumstick tree
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 14% 33% 22% 41% 6% 13% 28% 34% 4%
Contains more Calcium +256.7%
Contains more Iron +525%
Contains more Phosphorus +20%
Contains more Potassium +40.6%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Copper +221.4%
Contains more Manganese +175.7%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 45
Equal in Zinc - 0.45

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.
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
8
:
2
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
Contains more Vitamin A +6420.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +294.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +516.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.7%
Contains more Folate +186.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +171.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +845.2%
Taro leaves
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 290% 41% 0% 174% 53% 106% 29% 6% 34% 95% 0% 272%
Drumstick tree
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 +6420.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +294.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +516.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.7%
Contains more Folate +186.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +171.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +845.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
3
:
2
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
Contains more Protein +137.1%
Contains more Fats +270%
Contains more Other +97.9%
Contains more Carbs +27.3%
Equal in Water - 88.2
Taro leaves
5% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 6.7 g
Water: 85.66 g
Other: 1.92 g
Drumstick tree
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 +137.1%
Contains more Fats +270%
Contains more Other +97.9%
Contains more Carbs +27.3%
Equal in Water - 88.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
1
:
2
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10133.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70%
Taro leaves
29% 12% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.307 g
Drumstick tree
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10133.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro leaves Drumstick tree Opinion
Net carbs 3g 5.33g Drumstick tree
Protein 4.98g 2.1g Taro leaves
Fats 0.74g 0.2g Taro leaves
Carbs 6.7g 8.53g Drumstick tree
Calories 42kcal 37kcal Taro leaves
Sugar 3.01g Drumstick tree
Fiber 3.7g 3.2g Taro leaves
Calcium 107mg 30mg Taro leaves
Iron 2.25mg 0.36mg Taro leaves
Magnesium 45mg 45mg
Phosphorus 60mg 50mg Taro leaves
Potassium 648mg 461mg Taro leaves
Sodium 3mg 42mg Taro leaves
Zinc 0.41mg 0.45mg Drumstick tree
Copper 0.27mg 0.084mg Taro leaves
Manganese 0.714mg 0.259mg Taro leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Taro leaves
Vitamin A 4825IU 74IU Taro leaves
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 4µg Taro leaves
Vitamin E 2.02mg Taro leaves
Vitamin C 52mg 141mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.053mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.074mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B3 1.513mg 0.62mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.794mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.146mg 0.12mg Taro leaves
Folate 126µg 44µg Taro leaves
Vitamin K 108.6µg Taro leaves
Tryptophan 0.048mg Taro leaves
Threonine 0.167mg Taro leaves
Isoleucine 0.26mg Taro leaves
Leucine 0.392mg Taro leaves
Lysine 0.246mg Taro leaves
Methionine 0.079mg Taro leaves
Phenylalanine 0.195mg Taro leaves
Valine 0.256mg Taro leaves
Histidine 0.114mg Taro leaves
Saturated Fat 0.151g 0.033g Drumstick tree
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 0.102g Drumstick tree
Polyunsaturated fat 0.307g 0.003g Taro leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taro leaves 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
91%
Taro leaves
52%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Taro leaves
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.01g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.118g)
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. Taro leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168487/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.