Lemongrass vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between lemongrass and basil?
- Lemongrass is richer in manganese, iron, zinc, potassium, and phosphorus, yet basil is richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, copper, calcium, and vitamin B6.
- Lemongrass's daily need coverage for manganese is 177% higher.
- Lemongrass has 3 times more zinc than basil. Lemongrass has 2.23mg of zinc, while basil has 0.81mg.
We used Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Basil, fresh types in this comparison.
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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 | +145.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +157.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +175.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +80.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +355.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +133.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +172.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +44.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +91.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +77.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +592.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +318% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +93.8% |
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:
3.15 g
Fats:
0.64 g
Carbs:
2.65 g
Water:
92.06 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +855.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +73.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +30.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.4% |
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
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.389 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +63% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +128.8% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 346% | |
| Manganese | 5.224mg | 1.148mg | 177% |
| Iron | 8.17mg | 3.17mg | 63% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 264µg | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 18mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 2.23mg | 0.81mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 723mg | 295mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.385mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 177mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 25.31g | 2.65g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.155mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 101mg | 56mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.076mg | 5% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 23kcal | 4% |
| Protein | 1.82g | 3.15g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.05mg | 0.209mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.065mg | 0.034mg | 3% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 75µg | 68µg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.17g | 0.389g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 64mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.101mg | 0.902mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.49g | 0.64g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 25.31g | 1.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.119g | 0.041g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.054g | 0.088g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0% |
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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%
104%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemongrass is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.078g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.