Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Dishcloth Gourd VS Drumstick Leaves

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Dishcloth Gourd	20%	8%	72%
Drumstick Leaves	45%	15%	40%

Macro Nutrients

	Dishcloth Gourd	Drumstick Leaves	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	0.98% 28.3kcal	3.13% 91kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.29% 0.28g	2.05% 2g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.071% 0.023g	NA	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	NA	NA	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.73% 0.12g	NA	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	4.74% 6.17g	9.03% 11.7g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	3.95% 2.86g	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	4.1% 1.56g	7.46% 2.83g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	3.04% 1.7g	23.8% 13.3g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Dishcloth Gourd	Drumstick Leaves	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	NA	59.5% 536μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	5.9% 0.071mg	30.4% 0.36mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	6.54% 0.085mg	72% 0.94mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	3.54% 0.57mg	19.7% 3.15mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	6.2% 0.31mg	3.54% 0.18mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	4.7% 0.061mg	131% 1.7mg	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	2.5% 9.92μg	14% 56.7μg	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	19% 17mg	81.4% 73.3mg	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	0.94% 0.14mg	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	0.83% 0.99μg	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Dishcloth Gourd	Drumstick Leaves	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	2.83% 28.3mg	26.2% 262mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	5.5% 0.05mg	16.5% 0.15mg	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	6.38% 0.51mg	71% 5.67mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	4.72% 20mg	14% 59.5mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	5.67% 0.13mg	65.5% 1.5mg	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	6.48% 45.4mg	22.7% 159mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	5.8% 197mg	14% 478mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	0.52% 0.28μg	2.3% 1.28μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.28% 4.25mg	0.85% 12.8mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	0.9% 0.099mg	7.73% 0.85mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.6% 133g	3% 111g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Dishcloth Gourd VS Drumstick Leaves per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Dishcloth Gourd versus 5 oz of Drumstick Leaves to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Dishcloth Gourd vs Drumstick Leaves:

• 5 ounces of Dishcloth Gourd have 1.7 times more Vitamin B5 than Drumstick Leaves.
• While 5 oz of Raw Drumstick Leaves contain 5.1 times more Vitamin B1, 11 times more Vitamin B2, 5.6 times more Vitamin B3, 27.9 times more Vitamin B6, 5.7 times more Vitamin B9 and 4.3 times more Vitamin C than Raw Dishcloth Gourd.
• 5 ounces of Dishcloth Gourd have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B9
• Both Raw Dishcloth Gourd as well as Raw Drumstick Leaves have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Dishcloth Gourd vs Drumstick Leaves:

• 5 oz of Raw Drumstick Leaves contain 9.3 times more Calcium, 3 times more Copper, 11.1 times more Iron, 3 times more Magnesium, 11.6 times more Manganese, 3.5 times more Phosphorus, 2.4 times more Potassium and 8.6 times more Zinc than Raw Dishcloth Gourd.
• Both Dishcloth Gourd and Drumstick Leaves contain similar levels of Water per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Dishcloth Gourd lack sufficient amounts of Zinc
• Both Raw Dishcloth Gourd as well as Raw Drumstick Leaves lack sufficient amounts of Selenium in five ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 oz of Raw Drumstick Leaves contain 3.2 times more Energy, 1.9 times more Carbohydrate, 1.8 times more Fiber and 7.8 times more Protein than Raw Dishcloth Gourd.
• 5 ounces of Dishcloth Gourd provide inadequate amounts of Energy