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Lemongrass vs. Mustard Greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lemongrass and Mustard Greens

  • Lemongrass has more Iron, Zinc, Folate, Potassium, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, while Mustard Greens has more Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C.
  • Lemongrass covers your daily need of Iron 91% more than Mustard Greens.
  • Lemongrass contains 10 times more Zinc than Mustard Greens. While Lemongrass contains 2.23mg of Zinc, Mustard Greens contains only 0.22mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Mustard greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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 Iron +839.1%
Contains more Magnesium +361.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.5%
Contains more Potassium +346.3%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +913.6%
Contains more Copper +82.2%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +81.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 33% 10% 18% 15% 2% 6% 49% 0% 4%
Contains more Iron +839.1%
Contains more Magnesium +361.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.5%
Contains more Potassium +346.3%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +913.6%
Contains more Copper +82.2%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +81.5%

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 B1 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154.3%
Contains more Folate +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +206066.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +873.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.5%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 743% 36% 0% 85% 11% 15% 9% 8% 23% 7% 0% 1482%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154.3%
Contains more Folate +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +206066.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +873.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +461.2%
Contains more Other +164.7%
Contains more Protein +40.7%
Contains more Water +30%
Equal in Fats - 0.47
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
3% 5% 92%
Protein: 2.56 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 91.78 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Carbs +461.2%
Contains more Other +164.7%
Contains more Protein +40.7%
Contains more Water +30%
Equal in Fats - 0.47

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +269.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +103.7%
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
7% 65% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +269.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +103.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemongrass Mustard Greens Opinion
Net carbs 25.31g 2.51g Lemongrass
Protein 1.82g 2.56g Mustard Greens
Fats 0.49g 0.47g Lemongrass
Carbs 25.31g 4.51g Lemongrass
Calories 99kcal 26kcal Lemongrass
Sugar 1.41g Lemongrass
Fiber 2g Mustard Greens
Calcium 65mg 118mg Mustard Greens
Iron 8.17mg 0.87mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 60mg 13mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 101mg 42mg Lemongrass
Potassium 723mg 162mg Lemongrass
Sodium 6mg 9mg Lemongrass
Zinc 2.23mg 0.22mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.266mg 0.146mg Lemongrass
Manganese 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Lemongrass
Vitamin A 6IU 12370IU Mustard Greens
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 618µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin E 1.78mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin C 2.6mg 25.3mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.041mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.063mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 1.101mg 0.433mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.12mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.098mg Mustard Greens
Folate 75µg 9µg Lemongrass
Vitamin K 592.7µg Mustard Greens
Saturated Fat 0.119g 0.012g Mustard Greens
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g 0.11g Mustard Greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 0.046g Lemongrass

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Lemongrass Mustard Greens
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
13%
Lemongrass
201%
Mustard Greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Lemongrass
17%
Mustard Greens

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.107g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Lemongrass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168573/nutrients
  2. Mustard Greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169257/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.