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Garden cress vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Garden cress and Lemongrass

  • Garden cress has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, however, Lemongrass is higher in Manganese, Iron, Zinc, Copper, and Magnesium.
  • Lemongrass covers your daily Manganese needs 203% more than Garden cress.

Food varieties used in this article are Cress, garden, raw and Lemon grass (citronella), raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +24.6%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +528.5%
Contains more Magnesium +57.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.9%
Contains more Potassium +19.3%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Zinc +869.6%
Contains more Copper +56.5%
Contains more Manganese +844.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 49% 28% 33% 54% 2% 7% 57% 73% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Contains more Calcium +24.6%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +528.5%
Contains more Magnesium +57.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.9%
Contains more Potassium +19.3%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Zinc +869.6%
Contains more Copper +56.5%
Contains more Manganese +844.7%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +115183.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +2553.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +384%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +208.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.1%
Equal in Folate - 75
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 416% 14% 0% 230% 20% 60% 19% 15% 57% 60% 0% 1355%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 9% 17% 32% 21% 3% 19% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +115183.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +2553.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +384%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +208.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.1%
Equal in Folate - 75

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +42.9%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Water +26.7%
Contains more Carbs +360.2%
Equal in Other - 1.8
3% 6% 89% 2%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 5.5 g
Water: 89.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +42.9%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Water +26.7%
Contains more Carbs +360.2%
Equal in Other - 1.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +342.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.1%
5% 49% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.239 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +342.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Garden cress Lemongrass
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garden cress Lemongrass Opinion
Net carbs 4.4g 25.31g Lemongrass
Protein 2.6g 1.82g Garden cress
Fats 0.7g 0.49g Garden cress
Carbs 5.5g 25.31g Lemongrass
Calories 32kcal 99kcal Lemongrass
Sugar 4.4g Lemongrass
Fiber 1.1g Garden cress
Calcium 81mg 65mg Garden cress
Iron 1.3mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 38mg 60mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 76mg 101mg Lemongrass
Potassium 606mg 723mg Lemongrass
Sodium 14mg 6mg Lemongrass
Zinc 0.23mg 2.23mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.17mg 0.266mg Lemongrass
Manganese 0.553mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Garden cress
Vitamin A 6917IU 6IU Garden cress
Vitamin A RAE 346µg 0µg Garden cress
Vitamin E 0.7mg Garden cress
Vitamin C 69mg 2.6mg Garden cress
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.065mg Garden cress
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.135mg Garden cress
Vitamin B3 1mg 1.101mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.242mg 0.05mg Garden cress
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.08mg Garden cress
Folate 80µg 75µg Garden cress
Vitamin K 541.9µg Garden cress
Saturated Fat 0.023g 0.119g Garden cress
Monounsaturated Fat 0.239g 0.054g Garden cress
Polyunsaturated fat 0.228g 0.17g Garden cress

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Garden cress Lemongrass
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
187%
Garden cress
13%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Garden cress
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.096g)
Which food is cheaper?
Garden cress
Garden cress is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garden cress
Garden cress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Garden cress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168407/nutrients
  2. Lemongrass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168573/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.