Lemongrass vs. Amaranth leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between lemongrass and amaranth leaves
- Lemongrass has more manganese, iron, zinc, copper, and phosphorus; however, amaranth leaves are higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and vitamin B6.
- Lemongrass covers your daily manganese needs 189% more than amaranth leaves.
- Amaranth leaves contain 4 times less iron than lemongrass. Lemongrass contains 8.17mg of iron, while amaranth leaves contain 2.32mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Amaranth leaves, 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 PotassiumPotassium | +18.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +252.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +64.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +147.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +102% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +490.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +230.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.6% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +140.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +67.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1565.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +28% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +140% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +13.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
25.31 g
Water:
70.58 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
2.46 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
4.02 g
Water:
91.69 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +48.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +529.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.119 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.17 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.091 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.076 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.147 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -23.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +40.7% |
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 | 1140µg | 950% | |
| Manganese | 5.224mg | 0.885mg | 189% |
| Iron | 8.17mg | 2.32mg | 73% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 43.3mg | 45% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 146µg | 16% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 215mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.162mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 2.23mg | 0.9mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.192mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 25.31g | 4.02g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 101mg | 50mg | 7% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 23kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.065mg | 0.027mg | 3% |
| Folate | 75µg | 85µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 723mg | 611mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.101mg | 0.658mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.158mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.82g | 2.46g | 1% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 55mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.49g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 25.31g | 4.02g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.9µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.05mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.119g | 0.091g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.054g | 0.076g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.17g | 0.147g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.099mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.119mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.137mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.052mg | 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
12%
247%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth leaves is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is cheaper?
Amaranth leaves is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Amaranth leaves 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 ()