Turmeric vs. Drumstick leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between turmeric and drumstick leaves
- Turmeric has more manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, and magnesium; however, drumstick leaves are higher in vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin A, and vitamin B2.
- Turmeric covers your daily manganese needs 815% more than drumstick leaves.
- Drumstick leaves contain 19 times less Manganese than turmeric. Turmeric contains 19.8mg of Manganese, while drumstick leaves contain 1.063mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Spices, turmeric, ground and Drumstick leaves, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +395.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +517.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1275% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1138.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +650% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +167% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1762.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +588.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +10.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +333.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +7285.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +343.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +340% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +64.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1021.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.68 g
Fats:
3.25 g
Carbs:
67.14 g
Water:
12.85 g
Other:
7.08 g
Protein:
9.4 g
Fats:
1.4 g
Carbs:
8.28 g
Water:
78.66 g
Other:
2.26 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +132.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +710.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +213.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +512.1% |
~equal in
Protein
~9.4g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 312kcal | 64kcal |
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| Protein | 9.68g | 9.4g |
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| Fats | 3.25g | 1.4g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 51.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 44.44g | 6.28g |
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| Carbs | 67.14g | 8.28g |
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| Magnesium | 208mg | 42mg |
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| Calcium | 168mg | 185mg |
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| Potassium | 2080mg | 337mg |
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| Iron | 55mg | 4mg |
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| Sugar | 3.21g |
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| Fiber | 22.7g | 2g |
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| Copper | 1.3mg | 0.105mg |
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| Zinc | 4.5mg | 0.6mg |
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| Phosphorus | 299mg | 112mg |
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| Sodium | 27mg | 9mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 7564IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 378µg |
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| Vitamin E | 4.43mg |
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| Manganese | 19.8mg | 1.063mg |
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| Selenium | 6.2µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.257mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.66mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.35mg | 2.22mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.542mg | 0.125mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 1.2mg |
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| Vitamin K | 13.4µg |
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| Folate | 20µg | 40µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.056g | 0g |
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| Choline | 49.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.838g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.449g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.756g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0.144mg |
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| Threonine | 0.33mg | 0.411mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.47mg | 0.451mg |
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| Leucine | 0.81mg | 0.791mg |
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| Lysine | 0.38mg | 0.537mg |
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| Methionine | 0.14mg | 0.123mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.53mg | 0.487mg |
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| Valine | 0.66mg | 0.611mg |
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| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0.196mg |
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| Fructose | 0.45g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.081g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
23%
92%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
51%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.838g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick leaves is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.