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Fireweed vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between fireweed and lemongrass?

  • Fireweed is higher in manganese, vitamin B6, calcium, vitamin B5, magnesium, vitamin B3, vitamin A, and folate, yet lemongrass is higher in iron and potassium.
  • Lemongrass's daily need coverage for iron is 72% more.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 111% 129% 44% 90% 107% 73% 46% 4.4% 874% 4.9%
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 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%
~equal in Phosphorus ~101mg

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.
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 7.3% 60% 0% 0% 8.3% 32% 88% 81% 146% 0% 0% 84% 0%
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% 0% 0% 16% 31% 21% 3% 18% 0% 0% 56% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.135mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 3% 19% 71% 3%
Protein: 4.71 g
Fats: 2.75 g
Carbs: 19.22 g
Water: 70.78 g
Other: 2.54 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 +158.8%
Contains more FatsFats +461.2%
Contains more OtherOther +41.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31.7%
~equal in 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.
Fireweed Lemongrass
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Lemongrass DV% diff.
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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is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Lemongrass
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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%
Fireweed
12%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.119g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fireweed
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 ()

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. Fireweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169399/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.