Horseradish Tree · Moringa oleifera
Drumstick pods, raw
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Very good nutrient density 52/100
How many beneficial nutrients Drumstick pods, 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 pods, raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
77% from carbs
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Carbs 77%8.5 g per serving
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Fat 4%0.2 g per serving
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Protein 19%2.1 g per serving
What Drumstick pods, 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 | 8.5 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 0.2 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2.1 g |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 4.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 141.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | ~ | — |
| Vitamin K | ~ | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.1 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.6 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 44.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.8 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 30.0 mg | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | |
| Magnesium | 45.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 50.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 461.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 42.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.5 mg | |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg | |
| Selenium | 0.7 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 1.0 g | — |
About Drumstick pods, 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 pods, raw?
There are 37 calories in 100 g of Drumstick pods, raw, or about 4 calories in 1 pod (15-1/3" long) (11 g).
How much protein is in Drumstick pods, raw?
Drumstick pods, raw contains 2.1 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Drumstick pods, raw?
Drumstick pods, raw has 8.5 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Drumstick pods, raw?
Drumstick pods, raw provides 0.2 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Drumstick pods, raw a good source of?
Drumstick pods, raw is an excellent source of Vitamin C (157% DV) and a good source of Pantothenic Acid (B5), Dietary Fiber, Folate (B9), Magnesium, Manganese and Potassium (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
