Lemongrass vs. Drumstick leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between lemongrass and drumstick leaves
- Lemongrass has more manganese, iron, copper, and zinc; however, drumstick leaves have more vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for lemongrass is 181% higher.
- Drumstick leaves have 4 times less zinc than lemongrass. Lemongrass has 2.23mg of zinc, while drumstick leaves have 0.6mg.
Food types used in this article are Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Drumstick 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +114.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +104.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +153.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +271.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +391.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +184.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10.9% |
| 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 FolateFolate | +87.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1888.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +295.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +388.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +101.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1400% |
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:
9.4 g
Fats:
1.4 g
Carbs:
8.28 g
Water:
78.66 g
Other:
2.26 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +205.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +416.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +185.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25.6% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 5.224mg | 1.063mg | 181% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 1.2mg | 86% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 51.7mg | 55% |
| Iron | 8.17mg | 4mg | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 378µg | 42% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.66mg | 40% |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.105mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.065mg | 0.257mg | 16% |
| Protein | 1.82g | 9.4g | 15% |
| Zinc | 2.23mg | 0.6mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 185mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 723mg | 337mg | 11% |
| Folate | 75µg | 40µg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.101mg | 2.22mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 25.31g | 8.28g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 42mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.05mg | 0.125mg | 2% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 64kcal | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 101mg | 112mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.49g | 1.4g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.119g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.17g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 25.31g | 6.28g | N/A |
| Sodium | 6mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.9µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.054g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.411mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.451mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.791mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.537mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.123mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.487mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.611mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.196mg | 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%
67%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
51%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Drumstick leaves is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.119g)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick leaves is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Drumstick 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 ()
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.