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Turmeric vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between turmeric and drumstick tree

  • Turmeric has more manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, and calcium, while drumstick tree has more vitamin C.
  • Turmeric covers your daily need for manganese, 850% more than drumstick tree.
  • Turmeric contains 153 times more iron than drumstick tree. While turmeric contains 55mg of iron, drumstick tree contains only 0.36mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, turmeric, ground 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 149% 50% 184% 2063% 433% 123% 128% 3.5% 2583% 34%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +362.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +460%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +351.2%
Contains more IronIron +15177.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1447.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +498%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7544.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +785.7%

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.
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 2.3% 0% 89% 0% 15% 35% 25% 33% 25% 0% 34% 15% 27%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +102.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +117.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +20042.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +120%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.053mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 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 +361%
Contains more FatsFats +1525%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +687.1%
Contains more OtherOther +629.9%
Contains more WaterWater +586.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
60% 15% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.838 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.756 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 +340.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25100%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Drumstick tree DV% diff.
Manganese 19.8mg 0.259mg 850%
Iron 55mg 0.36mg 683%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 141mg 156%
Copper 1.3mg 0.084mg 135%
Fiber 22.7g 3.2g 78%
Potassium 2080mg 461mg 48%
Magnesium 208mg 45mg 39%
Zinc 4.5mg 0.45mg 37%
Phosphorus 299mg 50mg 36%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 30%
Carbs 67.14g 8.53g 20%
Protein 9.68g 2.1g 15%
Calories 312kcal 37kcal 14%
Calcium 168mg 30mg 14%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 11%
Selenium 6.2µg 0.7µg 10%
Choline 49.2mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.838g 0.033g 8%
Folate 20µg 44µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.074mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 0.003g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.794mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 0.62mg 5%
Fats 3.25g 0.2g 5%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Sodium 27mg 42mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.449g 0.102g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.12mg 1%
Net carbs 44.44g 5.33g N/A
Sugar 3.21g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.053mg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.33mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.38mg 0%
Methionine 0.14mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0%
Valine 0.66mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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%
Turmeric
48%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.805g)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.