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Spinach vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Spinach and Lemongrass

  • Spinach has more Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B2, however, Lemongrass is richer in Manganese, Iron, Zinc, Copper, and Potassium.
  • Lemongrass covers your daily Manganese needs 186% more than Spinach.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 +109.2%
Contains more Magnesium +45%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Contains more Iron +128.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.4%
Contains more Potassium +55.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.4%
Contains more Zinc +193.4%
Contains more Copper +52.9%
Contains more Manganese +458.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 134% 63% 24% 42% 10% 21% 58% 122% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Contains more Calcium +109.2%
Contains more Magnesium +45%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Contains more Iron +128.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.4%
Contains more Potassium +55.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.4%
Contains more Zinc +193.4%
Contains more Copper +52.9%
Contains more Manganese +458.7%

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 +174583.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +276.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +202.5%
Contains more Folate +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +124.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 629% 42% 0% 33% 24% 55% 10% 9% 56% 110% 0% 1234%
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 +174583.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +276.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +202.5%
Contains more Folate +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +124.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +63.2%
Contains more Water +29.2%
Contains more Fats +88.5%
Contains more Carbs +574.9%
Equal in Other - 1.8
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.26 g
Carbs: 3.75 g
Water: 91.21 g
Other: 1.81 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 +63.2%
Contains more Water +29.2%
Contains more Fats +88.5%
Contains more Carbs +574.9%
Equal in Other - 1.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56%
27% 4% 69%
Saturated Fat: 0.043 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spinach Lemongrass Opinion
Net carbs 1.35g 25.31g Lemongrass
Protein 2.97g 1.82g Spinach
Fats 0.26g 0.49g Lemongrass
Carbs 3.75g 25.31g Lemongrass
Calories 23kcal 99kcal Lemongrass
Sugar 0.43g Lemongrass
Fiber 2.4g Spinach
Calcium 136mg 65mg Spinach
Iron 3.57mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 87mg 60mg Spinach
Phosphorus 56mg 101mg Lemongrass
Potassium 466mg 723mg Lemongrass
Sodium 70mg 6mg Lemongrass
Zinc 0.76mg 2.23mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.174mg 0.266mg Lemongrass
Manganese 0.935mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 1.5µg 0.7µg Spinach
Vitamin A 10481IU 6IU Spinach
Vitamin A RAE 524µg 0µg Spinach
Vitamin E 2.08mg Spinach
Vitamin C 9.8mg 2.6mg Spinach
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.065mg Spinach
Vitamin B2 0.236mg 0.135mg Spinach
Vitamin B3 0.49mg 1.101mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.145mg 0.05mg Spinach
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.08mg Spinach
Folate 146µg 75µg Spinach
Vitamin K 493.6µg Spinach
Tryptophan 0.04mg Spinach
Threonine 0.127mg Spinach
Isoleucine 0.152mg Spinach
Leucine 0.231mg Spinach
Lysine 0.182mg Spinach
Methionine 0.055mg Spinach
Phenylalanine 0.134mg Spinach
Valine 0.168mg Spinach
Histidine 0.066mg Spinach
Saturated Fat 0.043g 0.119g Spinach
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0.054g Lemongrass
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.17g Lemongrass

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spinach Lemongrass
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
183%
Spinach
13%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Spinach
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spinach
Spinach is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.076g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach
Spinach is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach
Spinach is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Spinach - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168463/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.