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Tortilla vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between tortilla and drumstick tree

  • Tortilla has more iron, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and folate, while drumstick tree has more vitamin C, vitamin B5, and potassium.
  • Drumstick tree covers your daily need for vitamin C, 157% more than tortilla.
  • Tortilla contains 24 times more selenium than drumstick tree. While tortilla contains 16.6µg of selenium, drumstick tree contains only 0.7µg.
  • The amount of sodium in drumstick tree is lower.
  • Drumstick tree has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of drumstick tree is 0, while the glycemic index of tortilla is 52.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 21% 9.3% 143% 34% 8.7% 63% 63% 35% 91%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 32% 9% 41% 14% 28% 12% 21% 5.5% 34% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +133.3%
Contains more IronIron +958.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +192%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2271.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +136.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +339%
Contains more ZincZinc +40.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.3%
~equal in Manganese ~0.259mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 93% 26% 77% 10% 14% 0% 1% 74% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 470% 1.3% 0% 0% 13% 17% 12% 48% 28% 0% 0% 33% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +598.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +565.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +122.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +367.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 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 ProteinProtein +246.7%
Contains more FatsFats +375%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +485.5%
Contains more OtherOther +92.8%
Contains more WaterWater +120.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 21% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.296 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.391 g
24% 74% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.003 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +81.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12933.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Drumstick tree DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 141mg 157%
Iron 3.81mg 0.36mg 43%
Selenium 16.6µg 0.7µg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.053mg 26%
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 0.62mg 22%
Sodium 482mg 42mg 19%
Starch 43.02g 18%
Folate 98µg 44µg 14%
Carbs 49.94g 8.53g 14%
Phosphorus 146mg 50mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.794mg 12%
Protein 7.28g 2.1g 10%
Calories 237kcal 37kcal 10%
Potassium 105mg 461mg 10%
Magnesium 19mg 45mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.12mg 5%
Calcium 70mg 30mg 4%
Fiber 2.4g 3.2g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 0.003g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.074mg 3%
Copper 0.102mg 0.084mg 2%
Zinc 0.32mg 0.45mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.296g 0.033g 1%
Fats 0.95g 0.2g 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Net carbs 47.54g 5.33g N/A
Sugar 2.75g N/A
Vitamin A 4µg 0%
Manganese 0.268mg 0.259mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.185g 0.102g 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.182mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0%
Leucine 0.53mg 0%
Lysine 0.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0%
Valine 0.326mg 0%
Histidine 0.165mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Drumstick tree
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
23%
Tortilla
48%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree contains less Sodium (difference - 440mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.263g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.