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Basil vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Basil and Lemongrass?

  • Basil is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Copper, Calcium, and Vitamin B6, yet Lemongrass is richer in Manganese, Iron, Zinc, Potassium, and Phosphorus.
  • Lemongrass's daily need coverage for Manganese is 177% higher.

We used Basil, fresh and Lemon grass (citronella), raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Basil
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 53% 26% 119% 128% 22% 24% 0.52% 150% 1.6%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 20% 64% 306% 89% 61% 43% 0.78% 681% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +172.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +145.1%
Contains more IronIron +157.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +175.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +80.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +355.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +133.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~60mg

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.
Basil
7
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 60% 317% 16% 0% 8.5% 18% 17% 13% 36% 0% 1037% 51% 6.2%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 8.7% 0.36% 0% 0% 16% 31% 21% 3% 18% 0% 0% 56% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +592.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +87816.7%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +318%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +91.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +77.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +10.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
3
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 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 ProteinProtein +73.1%
Contains more FatsFats +30.6%
Contains more WaterWater +30.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +855.1%
Contains more OtherOther +20%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
3
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.389 g
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -65.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +63%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +128.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Lemongrass Opinion
Calories 23kcal 99kcal Lemongrass
Protein 3.15g 1.82g Basil
Fats 0.64g 0.49g Basil
Vitamin C 18mg 2.6mg Basil
Net carbs 1.05g 25.31g Lemongrass
Carbs 2.65g 25.31g Lemongrass
Magnesium 64mg 60mg Basil
Calcium 177mg 65mg Basil
Potassium 295mg 723mg Lemongrass
Iron 3.17mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Sugar 0.3g Lemongrass
Fiber 1.6g Basil
Copper 0.385mg 0.266mg Basil
Zinc 0.81mg 2.23mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 56mg 101mg Lemongrass
Sodium 4mg 6mg Basil
Vitamin A 5275IU 6IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 264µg 0µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg Basil
Manganese 1.148mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.3µg 0.7µg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.065mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.135mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 1.101mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.05mg Basil
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.08mg Basil
Vitamin K 414.8µg Basil
Folate 68µg 75µg Lemongrass
Choline 11.4mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.119g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.054g Basil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 0.17g Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg Basil
Threonine 0.104mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.104mg Basil
Leucine 0.191mg Basil
Lysine 0.11mg Basil
Methionine 0.036mg Basil
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Basil
Valine 0.127mg Basil
Histidine 0.051mg Basil
Fructose 0.02g Basil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Basil Lemongrass
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
121%
Basil
12%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.078g)
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. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/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.