Comparing Nutrients in 1 kilogram Ginger Root VS Drumstick Leaves

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Ginger Root	9%	8%	83%
Drumstick Leaves	45%	15%	40%

Macro Nutrients

	Ginger Root	Drumstick Leaves	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	27.6% 800kcal	22% 640kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	7.73% 7.5g	14.4% 14g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	6.34% 2.03g	NA	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	21.3% 0.34g	NA	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	7.06% 1.2g	NA	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	137% 178g	63.7% 82.8g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	23.4% 17g	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	52.6% 20g	52.6% 20g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	32.5% 18g	168% 94g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Ginger Root	Drumstick Leaves	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	420% 3780μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	21% 0.25mg	214% 2.57mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	26% 0.34mg	508% 6.6mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	47% 7.5mg	139% 22mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	40.6% 2.03mg	25% 1.25mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	123% 1.6mg	923% 12mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	27.5% 110μg	100% 400μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	55.6% 50mg	574% 517mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	17.3% 2.6mg	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	0.83% 1μg	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Ginger Root	Drumstick Leaves	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	16% 160mg	185% 1850mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	251% 2.26mg	117% 1.05mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	75% 6mg	500% 40mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	102% 430mg	100% 420mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	100% 2.3mg	462% 10.6mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	48.6% 340mg	160% 1120mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	122% 4150mg	99% 3370mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	12.7% 7μg	16.4% 9μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	8.67% 130mg	6% 90mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	31% 3.4mg	54.5% 6mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	21.3% 789g	21.3% 787g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Ginger Root VS Drumstick Leaves per 1 kg

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 kg of Ginger Root versus 1 kg of Drumstick Leaves to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 kilogram of Ginger Root vs Drumstick Leaves:

• 1 kilogram of Ginger Root has 1.6 times more Vitamin B5 than Drumstick Leaves.
• While 1 kg of Raw Drumstick Leaves contains more Vitamin A, 10.3 times more Vitamin B1, 19.4 times more Vitamin B2, 3 times more Vitamin B3, 7.5 times more Vitamin B6, 3.6 times more Vitamin B9 and 10.3 times more Vitamin C than Raw Ginger Root.
• 1 kilogram of Ginger Root have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A
• Both Raw Ginger Root as well as Raw Drumstick Leaves have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in one kilogram.

Comparing minerals per 1 kilogram for Ginger Root vs Drumstick Leaves:

• 1 kilogram of Ginger Root has 2.2 times more Copper and 1.2 times more Potassium than Drumstick Leaves.
• While 1 kg of Raw Drumstick Leaves contains 11.6 times more Calcium, 6.7 times more Iron, 4.6 times more Manganese, 3.3 times more Phosphorus and 1.8 times more Zinc than Raw Ginger Root.
• Both Ginger Root and Drumstick Leaves contain similar levels of Magnesium and Water per one kilogram.
• 1 kilogram of Ginger Root lack sufficient amounts of Calcium
• Both Raw Ginger Root as well as Raw Drumstick Leaves lack sufficient amounts of Selenium in one kilogram.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 kilogram:

• 1 kilogram of Ginger Root has 1.3 times more Energy and 2.1 times more Carbohydrate than Drumstick Leaves.
• While 1 kg of Raw Drumstick Leaves contains 5.2 times more Protein than Raw Ginger Root.
• Both Ginger Root and Drumstick Leaves offer comparable quantities of Fiber per one kilogram.