Coriander vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between coriander and lemongrass?
- Coriander is higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6, yet lemongrass is higher in manganese, iron, zinc, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium.
- Lemongrass's daily need coverage for manganese is 209% more.
- Coriander has 1125 times more vitamin A than lemongrass. While coriander has 6748IU of vitamin A, lemongrass has only 6IU.
We used Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw and Lemon grass (citronella), raw types in this article.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +28.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +130.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +361.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +346% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +110.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1126.3% |
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 | +938.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1040% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +86.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +21% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.13 g
Fats:
0.52 g
Carbs:
3.67 g
Water:
92.21 g
Other:
1.47 g
Protein:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
25.31 g
Water:
70.58 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +589.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.4% |
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Fats
~0.49g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.014 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.04 g
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 | -88.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +409.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +325% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 310µg | 258% | |
| Manganese | 0.426mg | 5.224mg | 209% |
| Iron | 1.77mg | 8.17mg | 80% |
| Vitamin A | 337µg | 0µg | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 2.6mg | 27% |
| Vitamin E | 2.5mg | 17% | |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 2.23mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 11% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.57mg | 0.05mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 60mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 48mg | 101mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 3.67g | 25.31g | 7% |
| Potassium | 521mg | 723mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 0.08mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.225mg | 0.266mg | 5% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 99kcal | 4% |
| Folate | 62µg | 75µg | 3% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 0.135mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 46mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Protein | 2.13g | 1.82g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.275g | 0.054g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.04g | 0.17g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.52g | 0.49g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.87g | 25.31g | N/A |
| Calcium | 67mg | 65mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.87g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.114mg | 1.101mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.014g | 0.119g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
94%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
131%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemongrass is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coriander is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.105g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coriander is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)