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Water chestnuts vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Water chestnuts and Drumstick tree different?

  • Water chestnuts are richer in Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, while Drumstick tree is higher in Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B5, and Magnesium.
  • Drumstick tree covers your daily need of Vitamin C 152% more than Water chestnuts.
  • Water chestnuts contain 4 times more Copper than Drumstick tree. Water chestnuts contain 0.326mg of Copper, while Drumstick tree contains 0.084mg.

Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw 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.
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
6
:
3
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
Contains more Phosphorus +26%
Contains more Potassium +26.7%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +11.1%
Contains more Copper +288.1%
Contains more Manganese +27.8%
Contains more Calcium +172.7%
Contains more Iron +500%
Contains more Magnesium +104.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.45
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Water chestnuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 3% 16% 27% 52% 2% 14% 109% 44% 4%
Drumstick tree
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 14% 33% 22% 41% 6% 13% 28% 34% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +26%
Contains more Potassium +26.7%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +11.1%
Contains more Copper +288.1%
Contains more Manganese +27.8%
Contains more Calcium +172.7%
Contains more Iron +500%
Contains more Magnesium +104.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.45
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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.
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
6
:
4
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3425%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.8%
Contains more Folate +175%
Water chestnuts
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 24% 0% 14% 35% 47% 19% 29% 76% 12% 0% 1%
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 B1 +164.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3425%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.8%
Contains more Folate +175%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
2
:
3
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
Contains more Carbs +180.7%
Contains more Other +13.4%
Contains more Protein +50%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +20.1%
Water chestnuts
24% 73%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 23.94 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 1.1 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 Carbs +180.7%
Contains more Other +13.4%
Contains more Protein +50%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +20.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
2
:
1
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1333.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5000%
Water chestnuts
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Drumstick tree
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1333.3%
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.
Water chestnuts Drumstick tree
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Water chestnuts Drumstick tree Opinion
Net carbs 20.94g 5.33g Water chestnuts
Protein 1.4g 2.1g Drumstick tree
Fats 0.1g 0.2g Drumstick tree
Carbs 23.94g 8.53g Water chestnuts
Calories 97kcal 37kcal Water chestnuts
Sugar 4.8g Drumstick tree
Fiber 3g 3.2g Drumstick tree
Calcium 11mg 30mg Drumstick tree
Iron 0.06mg 0.36mg Drumstick tree
Magnesium 22mg 45mg Drumstick tree
Phosphorus 63mg 50mg Water chestnuts
Potassium 584mg 461mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 14mg 42mg Water chestnuts
Zinc 0.5mg 0.45mg Water chestnuts
Copper 0.326mg 0.084mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.331mg 0.259mg Water chestnuts
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 0IU 74IU Drumstick tree
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin E 1.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin C 4mg 141mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.053mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.074mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 1mg 0.62mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.794mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.328mg 0.12mg Water chestnuts
Folate 16µg 44µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin K 0.3µg Water chestnuts
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.033g Water chestnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.102g Drumstick tree
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.003g Water chestnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Water chestnuts 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
21%
Water chestnuts
52%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Water chestnuts
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
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 ($)
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.
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. Water chestnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170066/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.