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Wheat vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Wheat and Drumstick tree?

  • Wheat is richer in Selenium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium, yet Drumstick tree is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Wheat 's daily need coverage for Selenium is 161% higher.
  • Wheat has 12 times more Manganese than Drumstick tree. Wheat has 3.012mg of Manganese, while Drumstick tree has 0.259mg.

We used Wheat, durum and Drumstick pods, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Wheat
Wheat
9
:
1
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
Contains more Calcium +13.3%
Contains more Iron +877.8%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Phosphorus +916%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Zinc +824.4%
Contains more Copper +558.3%
Contains more Manganese +1062.9%
Contains more Selenium +12671.4%
Equal in Potassium - 461
Wheat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 132% 103% 218% 39% 1% 114% 185% 393% 488%
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 +13.3%
Contains more Iron +877.8%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Phosphorus +916%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Zinc +824.4%
Contains more Copper +558.3%
Contains more Manganese +1062.9%
Contains more Selenium +12671.4%
Equal in Potassium - 461

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.
Wheat
Wheat
5
:
3
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
Contains more Vitamin B1 +690.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +986.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +249.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Folate - 44
Wheat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 105% 28% 127% 57% 97% 33% 0% 0%
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 +690.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +986.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +249.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Folate - 44

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat
Wheat
4
:
1
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
Contains more Protein +551.4%
Contains more Fats +1135%
Contains more Carbs +733.9%
Contains more Other +83.5%
Contains more Water +706.2%
Wheat
14% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 2.47 g
Carbs: 71.13 g
Water: 10.94 g
Other: 1.78 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 +551.4%
Contains more Fats +1135%
Contains more Carbs +733.9%
Contains more Other +83.5%
Contains more Water +706.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat
Wheat
2
:
1
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +237.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32500%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%
Wheat
26% 19% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.454 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.978 g
Drumstick tree
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +237.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32500%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Drumstick tree Opinion
Net carbs 71.13g 5.33g Wheat
Protein 13.68g 2.1g Wheat
Fats 2.47g 0.2g Wheat
Carbs 71.13g 8.53g Wheat
Calories 339kcal 37kcal Wheat
Fiber 3.2g Drumstick tree
Calcium 34mg 30mg Wheat
Iron 3.52mg 0.36mg Wheat
Magnesium 144mg 45mg Wheat
Phosphorus 508mg 50mg Wheat
Potassium 431mg 461mg Drumstick tree
Sodium 2mg 42mg Wheat
Zinc 4.16mg 0.45mg Wheat
Copper 0.553mg 0.084mg Wheat
Manganese 3.012mg 0.259mg Wheat
Selenium 89.4µg 0.7µg Wheat
Vitamin A 0IU 74IU Drumstick tree
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin C 0mg 141mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.419mg 0.053mg Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.074mg Wheat
Vitamin B3 6.738mg 0.62mg Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.935mg 0.794mg Wheat
Vitamin B6 0.419mg 0.12mg Wheat
Folate 43µg 44µg Drumstick tree
Tryptophan 0.176mg Wheat
Threonine 0.366mg Wheat
Isoleucine 0.533mg Wheat
Leucine 0.934mg Wheat
Lysine 0.303mg Wheat
Methionine 0.221mg Wheat
Phenylalanine 0.681mg Wheat
Valine 0.594mg Wheat
Histidine 0.322mg Wheat
Saturated Fat 0.454g 0.033g Drumstick tree
Monounsaturated Fat 0.344g 0.102g Wheat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.978g 0.003g Wheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Wheat Drumstick tree
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
37%
Wheat
52%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
Wheat
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.421g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/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.