Borage vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Borage and Lemongrass
- Borage has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Lemongrass is higher in Manganese, Iron, Zinc, Folate, Copper, Potassium, and Phosphorus.
- Lemongrass covers your daily Manganese needs 212% more than Borage.
Food varieties used in this article are Borage, 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 CalciumCalcium | +43.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +53.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +147.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +104.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1015% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +90.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1396.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1246.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +69900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +22% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +476.9% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.8 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
3.06 g
Water:
93 g
Other:
1.44 g
Protein:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
25.31 g
Water:
70.58 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +727.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25% |
~equal in
Protein
~1.82g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.109 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.17 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +290.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -30% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 21kcal | 99kcal |
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| Protein | 1.8g | 1.82g |
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| Fats | 0.7g | 0.49g |
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| Vitamin C | 35mg | 2.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.06g | 25.31g |
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| Carbs | 3.06g | 25.31g |
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| Magnesium | 52mg | 60mg |
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| Calcium | 93mg | 65mg |
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| Potassium | 470mg | 723mg |
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| Iron | 3.3mg | 8.17mg |
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| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.266mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 2.23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 53mg | 101mg |
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| Sodium | 80mg | 6mg |
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| Vitamin A | 4200IU | 6IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 210µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.349mg | 5.224mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.065mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.135mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.9mg | 1.101mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.041mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.084mg | 0.08mg |
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| Folate | 13µg | 75µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.17g | 0.119g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.211g | 0.054g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.109g | 0.17g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
36%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
131%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.051g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Borage is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.