Drumstick (Moringa oleifera) is a widely cultivated variety of therapeutic plant that has been known for its medicinal properties since a long time. It belongs to the plant family Moringaceae and the genus Moringa. This variety of plant is cultivated in the semi-arid, tropical and subtropical areas of the world. It is fast growing and highly nutritious and hence, has a variety of uses. Native to the southern foothills of the Himalayas, in the north-western zone of India, drumsticks are now widely cultivated in the African continent and Middle East as well. The plant is usually very slender, with an average height of about 10 meters. The branches are drooping and the pods of the plant are used for different purposes. To explore the nutrition value and benefits of drumstick, read the information given below.
Nutritional Values Of Drumstick
Amount of Drumsticks: 100 grams
Nutrients
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Pods
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Leaves
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Basic Components
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Protein
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2.5 g
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6.7 g
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Carbohydrates
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3.7 g
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13.4 g
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Water
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86.9%
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75.0%
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Calorie
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26
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92
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Fiber
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4.8 g
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0.9 g
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Fat
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0.1 g
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1.7 g
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Vitamins
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Vitamin A
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0.11 mg
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6.8 mg
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Vitamin B
(choline)
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423 mg
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423 mg
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Vitamin B1 (thiamin)
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0.05 mg
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0.21 mg
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Vitamin B2
(riboflavin)
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0.07 mg
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0.05 mg
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Vitamin B3
(nicotinic acid)
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0.2 mg
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0.8 mg
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Vitamin C (ascorbic
acid)
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120 mg
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220 mg
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Minerals
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Calcium
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30 mg
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440 mg
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Magnesium
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24 mg
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24 mg
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Phosphorus
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259 mg
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259 mg
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Potassium
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110 mg
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70 mg
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Copper
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3.1 mg
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1.1 mg
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Iron
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5.3 mg
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7 mg
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Sulphur
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137 mg
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137 mg
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Amino Acids
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Arginine
(g/16g N)
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3.6
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6.0
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Histidine
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1.1
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2.1
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Isoleucine
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4.4
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6.3
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Leucine
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6.5
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9.3
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Lysine
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1.5
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4.3
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Methionine
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1.4
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2.0
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Phenylalanine
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4.3
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6.4
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Threonine
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3.9
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4.9
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Tryptophan
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0.8
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1.9
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Valine
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5.4
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7.1
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Source: http://lifestyle.iloveindia.com/lounge/health-benefits-of-drumstick-7477.html
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