Horseradish Tree · Moringa oleifera
Drumstick leaves, raw
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Excellent nutrient density 68/100
How many beneficial nutrients Drumstick leaves, raw delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Drumstick leaves, raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
40% from carbs
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Carbs 40%8.3 g per serving
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Fat 15%1.4 g per serving
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Protein 45%9.4 g per serving
What Drumstick leaves, raw is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.3 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9.4 g | |
| Histidine | 196.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 451.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 791.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 537.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 123.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 487.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 411.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 144.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 611.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 705.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 532.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 920.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 140.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 1,035.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 517.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 451.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 414.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 347.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 378.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 51.7 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | ~ | — |
| Vitamin K | ~ | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.3 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.7 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.2 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.2 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 40.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.1 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 185.0 mg | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | |
| Magnesium | 147.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 112.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 337.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 9.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.6 mg | |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | |
| Manganese | 1.1 mg | |
| Selenium | 0.9 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | ~ | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 2.3 g | — |
About Drumstick leaves, raw
The horseradish tree (Moringa oleifera), best known today simply as moringa, is a fast-growing tropical tree native to South Asia, prized as one of the most nutritious plants around and often called the drumstick tree for its long, slender seed pods. Nearly every part is edible: the leaves, the immature green pods, the seeds, and the pungent root, which tastes like horseradish and gives the tree its name.
Moringa leaves are remarkably nutrient-dense, rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, calcium, iron, protein, and antioxidants. The tender leaves are cooked like spinach or dried into the bright green powder stirred into smoothies, teas, and soups, while the young drumstick pods are simmered in South Asian curries and sambar. Choose fresh green leaves and pods, and store moringa powder in an airtight container away from light to protect its nutrients.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Drumstick leaves, raw?
There are 64 calories in 100 g of Drumstick leaves, raw, or about 13 calories in 1 cup, chopped (21 g).
How much protein is in Drumstick leaves, raw?
Drumstick leaves, raw contains 9.4 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Drumstick leaves, raw?
Drumstick leaves, raw has 8.3 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Drumstick leaves, raw?
Drumstick leaves, raw provides 1.4 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Drumstick leaves, raw a good source of?
Drumstick leaves, raw is an excellent source of Vitamin B6 (71% DV), Vitamin C (57% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (51% DV), Manganese (46% DV), Vitamin A (RAE) (42% DV) and Magnesium (35% DV) and a good source of Protein, Niacin (B3), Calcium, Copper and Folate (B9) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
