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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.
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%
Basil
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 53% 26% 119% 128% 22% 24% 0.52% 150% 1.6%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~64mg

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 8.7% 0.36% 0% 0% 16% 31% 21% 3% 18% 0% 0% 56% 0%
Basil
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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 60% 317% 16% 0% 8.5% 18% 17% 13% 36% 0% 1037% 51% 6.2%
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 +87816.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +318%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +93.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~68µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
Basil
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3% 3% 92%
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
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.17 g
Basil
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8% 17% 75%
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.
Lemongrass Basil
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemongrass Basil Opinion
Calories 99kcal 23kcal Lemongrass
Protein 1.82g 3.15g Basil
Fats 0.49g 0.64g Basil
Vitamin C 2.6mg 18mg Basil
Net carbs 25.31g 1.05g Lemongrass
Carbs 25.31g 2.65g Lemongrass
Magnesium 60mg 64mg Basil
Calcium 65mg 177mg Basil
Potassium 723mg 295mg Lemongrass
Iron 8.17mg 3.17mg Lemongrass
Sugar 0.3g Lemongrass
Fiber 1.6g Basil
Copper 0.266mg 0.385mg Basil
Zinc 2.23mg 0.81mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 101mg 56mg Lemongrass
Sodium 6mg 4mg Basil
Vitamin A 6IU 5275IU Basil
Vitamin A 0µg 264µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg Basil
Manganese 5.224mg 1.148mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg 0.3µg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.034mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.076mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 1.101mg 0.902mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.209mg Basil
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.155mg Basil
Vitamin K 414.8µg Basil
Folate 75µg 68µg Lemongrass
Choline 11.4mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.119g 0.041g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g 0.088g Basil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 0.389g Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg Basil
Threonine 0.104mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.104mg Basil
Leucine 0.191mg Basil
Lysine 0.11mg Basil
Methionine 0.036mg Basil
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Basil
Valine 0.127mg Basil
Histidine 0.051mg Basil
Fructose 0.02g Basil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lemongrass Basil
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Lemongrass
121%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Lemongrass
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
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.

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. Lemongrass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168573/nutrients
  2. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/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.