Drumstick leaves vs Spices
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Spices, saffron is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Drumstick leaves 64
Spices 310
Protein (g)
Drumstick leaves 9.40
Spices 11.4
Carbs (g)
Drumstick leaves 8.28
Spices 65.4
Fat (g)
Drumstick leaves 1.40
Spices 5.85
Fiber (g)
Drumstick leaves 2.00
Spices 3.90
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Spices, saffron — 11.4g vs 9.40g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Drumstick leaves, raw — 64 vs 310 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Spices, saffron scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Drumstick leaves | Spices | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 64 kcal | 310 kcal | -79% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 78.7 g | 11.9 g | +561% |
| Protein | 9.40 g | 11.4 g | -18% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.40 g | 5.85 g | -76% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 8.28 g | 65.4 g | -87% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.00 g | 3.90 g | -49% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | — | 1.59 g | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | — | 0.429 g | |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 51.7 mg | 80.8 mg | -36% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.257 mg | 0.115 mg | +123% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.660 mg | 0.267 mg | +147% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 2.22 mg | 1.46 mg | +52% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.125 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 1.20 mg | 1.01 mg | +19% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 40.0 ug | 93.0 ug | -57% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 378 ug | 27.0 ug | +1300% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 185 mg | 111 mg | +67% |
| Iron, Fe | 4.00 mg | 11.1 mg | -64% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 42.0 mg | 264 mg | -84% |
| Phosphorus, P | 112 mg | 252 mg | -56% |
| Potassium, K | 337 mg | 1724 mg | -80% |
| Sodium, Na | 9.00 mg | 148 mg | -94% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.600 mg | 1.09 mg | -45% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.105 mg | 0.328 mg | -68% |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.06 mg | 28.4 mg | -96% |
| Selenium, Se | 0.900 ug | 5.60 ug | -84% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 268 kj | 1298 kj | -79% |
| Ash | 2.26 g | 5.45 g | -59% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 40.0 ug | 93.0 ug | -57% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 40.0 ug | 93.0 ug | -57% |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 7564 IU | 530 IU | +1327% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | — | 0.006 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | — | 1.16 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | — | 0.247 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | — | 0.003 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | — | 0.390 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | — | 0.006 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | — | 2.07 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | — | 0.754 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | — | 1.24 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | — | 0.013 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0.006 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.144 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.411 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.451 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.791 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.537 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.123 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.140 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.487 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.347 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.611 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.532 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.196 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.705 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 0.920 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 1.03 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.517 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.451 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.414 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | — | 0 g | |
| Caffeine | — | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 0 mg | |
| Kaempferol | 5.95 mg | 205 mg | -97% |
| Myricetin | 0 mg | — | |
| Quercetin | 16.6 mg | — | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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