Yam vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between yam and drumstick tree
- Yam is higher in vitamin B6, copper, potassium, and manganese; however, drumstick tree is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B5, magnesium, and folate.
- Drumstick tree's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 138% higher.
- Yam has 2 times more vitamin B6 than drumstick tree. While yam has 0.293mg of vitamin B6, drumstick tree has only 0.12mg.
- Drumstick tree has a lower glycemic index (0) than yam (51).
The food types used in this comparison are Yam, raw 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +77% |
| Contains more IronIron | +50% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +111.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +114.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +76.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +87.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +111.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +144.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +724.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +131.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +152.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +91.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.53 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
27.88 g
Water:
69.6 g
Other:
0.82 g
Protein:
2.1 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
8.53 g
Water:
88.2 g
Other:
0.97 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +226.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.076 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.003 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2433.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -10.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1600% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 17.1mg | 141mg | 138% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.12mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.178mg | 0.084mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.314mg | 0.794mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 816mg | 461mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 27.88g | 8.53g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 45mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.397mg | 0.259mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.112mg | 0.053mg | 5% |
| Folate | 23µg | 44µg | 5% |
| Calories | 118kcal | 37kcal | 4% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 3.2g | 4% |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.074mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.54mg | 0.36mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.45mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 42mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.53g | 2.1g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 55mg | 50mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 23.78g | 5.33g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.552mg | 0.62mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 0.033g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 0.102g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 0.003g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.062mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0% |
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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
18%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick tree is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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