Lemongrass vs. Dandelion greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Lemongrass and Dandelion greens different?
- Lemongrass is higher in Manganese, Iron, Zinc, Folate, and Copper, however, Dandelion greens are richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Calcium, and Vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for Manganese from Lemongrass is 212% higher.
- Lemongrass contains 5 times more Zinc than Dandelion greens. While Lemongrass contains 2.23mg of Zinc, Dandelion greens contain only 0.41mg.
Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Dandelion greens, raw are the varieties used 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 | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +82.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +163.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +55.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +443.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +53% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1427.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +187.7% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +36.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +177.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1246.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +169250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +192.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +92.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +68% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +213.8% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
2.7 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
9.2 g
Water:
85.6 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +175.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +48.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.3% |
~equal in
Other
~1.8g
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
0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.306 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -30% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +285.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +80% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 99kcal | 45kcal |
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| Protein | 1.82g | 2.7g |
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| Fats | 0.49g | 0.7g |
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| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 35mg |
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| Net carbs | 25.31g | 5.7g |
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| Carbs | 25.31g | 9.2g |
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| Magnesium | 60mg | 36mg |
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| Calcium | 65mg | 187mg |
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| Potassium | 723mg | 397mg |
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| Iron | 8.17mg | 3.1mg |
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| Sugar | 0.71g |
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| Fiber | 3.5g |
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| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.171mg |
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| Zinc | 2.23mg | 0.41mg |
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| Phosphorus | 101mg | 66mg |
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| Sodium | 6mg | 76mg |
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| Vitamin A | 6IU | 10161IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 508µg |
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| Vitamin E | 3.44mg |
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| Manganese | 5.224mg | 0.342mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.065mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.101mg | 0.806mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.05mg | 0.084mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.251mg |
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| Vitamin K | 778.4µg |
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| Folate | 75µg | 27µg |
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| Choline | 35.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.119g | 0.17g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.054g | 0.014g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.17g | 0.306g |
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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
12%
228%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.051g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Dandelion greens is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dandelion greens 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 is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()