Fireweed vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between fireweed and lemongrass?
- Fireweed is higher in vitamin A, manganese, vitamin B6, calcium, vitamin B5, magnesium, vitamin B3, and folate, yet lemongrass is higher in iron and potassium.
- Lemongrass's daily need coverage for iron is 72% more.
- Fireweed has 600 times more vitamin A than lemongrass. While fireweed has 3598IU of vitamin A, lemongrass has only 6IU.
We used Fireweed, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +160% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +560% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +19.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +28.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +46.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +240.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +324.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +2612% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +690% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +49.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +18.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +97% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.71 g
Fats:
2.75 g
Carbs:
19.22 g
Water:
70.78 g
Other:
2.54 g
Protein:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
25.31 g
Water:
70.58 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +158.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +461.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.7% |
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Water
~70.58g
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 2.4mg | 8.17mg | 72% |
| Manganese | 6.704mg | 5.224mg | 64% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.632mg | 0.08mg | 42% |
| Fiber | 10.6g | 42% | |
| Calcium | 429mg | 65mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.356mg | 0.05mg | 26% |
| Magnesium | 156mg | 60mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.674mg | 1.101mg | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 180µg | 0µg | 20% |
| Folate | 112µg | 75µg | 9% |
| Potassium | 494mg | 723mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.32mg | 0.266mg | 6% |
| Protein | 4.71g | 1.82g | 6% |
| Zinc | 2.66mg | 2.23mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.065mg | 3% |
| Fats | 2.75g | 0.49g | 3% |
| Carbs | 19.22g | 25.31g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.119g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.17g | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 101mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 34mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Calories | 103kcal | 99kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 2.6mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 8.62g | 25.31g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.137mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.054g | 0% |
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
39%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
131%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemongrass is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.119g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fireweed is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ()