Here we have compared difference between Xylem and Phloem
| Transport in Xylem | Transport in Phloem |
| Components. It consists of water and minerals. | It consists of organic nutrients. |
| Direction. The movement is generally unidirectional | The movement is multidirectional. |
| Force. It operates through creation of negative tension. | It operates through creation of positive turgor. |
| Active Component. An active component is absent. | An active component is present in the region of loading and unloading. |
| Metabolic Inhibitors. It is not influenced by metabolic inhibitors | Phloem transport is inhibited by metabolic inhibitors. |
| Channels. Tracheary elements are non- living. | Phloem channels are made of living cells |