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Zucchini vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Zucchini and Drumstick tree?

  • Drumstick tree is richer than Zucchini in Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Fiber, Magnesium, and Potassium.
  • Drumstick tree's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 137% more.

We used Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Drumstick pods, raw types 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.
Zucchini
Zucchini
2
:
8
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
Contains less Sodium -81%
Contains more Calcium +87.5%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.6%
Contains more Potassium +76.6%
Contains more Zinc +40.6%
Contains more Copper +58.5%
Contains more Manganese +46.3%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Equal in Iron - 0.36
Zucchini
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Drumstick tree
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 14% 33% 22% 41% 6% 13% 28% 34% 4%
Contains less Sodium -81%
Contains more Calcium +87.5%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.6%
Contains more Potassium +76.6%
Contains more Zinc +40.6%
Contains more Copper +58.5%
Contains more Manganese +46.3%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Equal in Iron - 0.36

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.
Zucchini
Zucchini
5
:
5
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
Contains more Vitamin A +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +687.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +289.2%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Zucchini
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 3% 0% 60% 12% 22% 9% 13% 38% 18% 0% 11%
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 A +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +687.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +289.2%
Contains more Folate +83.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Zucchini
Zucchini
2
:
3
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Protein +73.6%
Contains more Carbs +174.3%
Contains more Other +70.2%
Equal in Water - 88.2
Zucchini
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 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 Fats +60%
Contains more Protein +73.6%
Contains more Carbs +174.3%
Contains more Other +70.2%
Equal in Water - 88.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Zucchini
Zucchini
1
:
2
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2933.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +827.3%
Zucchini
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
Drumstick tree
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2933.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +827.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Zucchini Drumstick tree Opinion
Net carbs 2.11g 5.33g Drumstick tree
Protein 1.21g 2.1g Drumstick tree
Fats 0.32g 0.2g Zucchini
Carbs 3.11g 8.53g Drumstick tree
Calories 17kcal 37kcal Drumstick tree
Fructose 1.38g Zucchini
Sugar 2.5g Drumstick tree
Fiber 1g 3.2g Drumstick tree
Calcium 16mg 30mg Drumstick tree
Iron 0.37mg 0.36mg Zucchini
Magnesium 18mg 45mg Drumstick tree
Phosphorus 38mg 50mg Drumstick tree
Potassium 261mg 461mg Drumstick tree
Sodium 8mg 42mg Zucchini
Zinc 0.32mg 0.45mg Drumstick tree
Copper 0.053mg 0.084mg Drumstick tree
Manganese 0.177mg 0.259mg Drumstick tree
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin A 200IU 74IU Zucchini
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 4µg Zucchini
Vitamin E 0.12mg Zucchini
Vitamin C 17.9mg 141mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.053mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.074mg Zucchini
Vitamin B3 0.451mg 0.62mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B5 0.204mg 0.794mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.12mg Zucchini
Folate 24µg 44µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin K 4.3µg Zucchini
Tryptophan 0.01mg Zucchini
Threonine 0.029mg Zucchini
Isoleucine 0.044mg Zucchini
Leucine 0.071mg Zucchini
Lysine 0.067mg Zucchini
Methionine 0.018mg Zucchini
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Zucchini
Valine 0.054mg Zucchini
Histidine 0.026mg Zucchini
Saturated Fat 0.084g 0.033g Drumstick tree
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.102g Drumstick tree
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 0.003g Zucchini
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g Zucchini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Zucchini 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
16%
Zucchini
52%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Zucchini
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.051g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/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.