Lemongrass vs. Kale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Lemongrass and Kale?
- Lemongrass is richer in Manganese, Iron, Zinc, Folate, Potassium, Copper, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, yet Kale is richer in Vitamin A, and Vitamin C.
- Lemongrass's daily need coverage for Manganese is 209% higher.
- Lemongrass has 9 times more Zinc than Kale. Lemongrass has 2.23mg of Zinc, while Kale has 0.24mg.
We used Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Kale, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +233.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +217.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +807.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +70.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +829.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +260.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1155.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +10.8% |
| 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 | +22.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +92.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +120.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +476.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1476.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +226916.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +72.5% |
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:
1.9 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
5.63 g
Water:
91.2 g
Other:
0.87 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +22.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +349.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +106.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.2% |
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Protein
~1.9g
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
0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.193 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +80% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -56.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13.5% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 99kcal | 28kcal |
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| Protein | 1.82g | 1.9g |
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| Fats | 0.49g | 0.4g |
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| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 41mg |
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| Net carbs | 25.31g | 3.63g |
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| Carbs | 25.31g | 5.63g |
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| Magnesium | 60mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 65mg | 72mg |
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| Potassium | 723mg | 228mg |
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| Iron | 8.17mg | 0.9mg |
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| Sugar | 1.25g |
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| Fiber | 2g |
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| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.156mg |
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| Zinc | 2.23mg | 0.24mg |
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| Phosphorus | 101mg | 28mg |
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| Sodium | 6mg | 23mg |
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| Vitamin A | 6IU | 13621IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 681µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.85mg |
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| Manganese | 5.224mg | 0.416mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.065mg | 0.053mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.101mg | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.05mg | 0.049mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.138mg |
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| Vitamin K | 817µg |
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| Folate | 75µg | 13µg |
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| Choline | 0.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.119g | 0.052g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.054g | 0.03g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.17g | 0.193g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.023mg |
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| Threonine | 0.085mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.114mg |
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| Leucine | 0.133mg |
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| Lysine | 0.114mg |
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| Methionine | 0.018mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.097mg |
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| Valine | 0.104mg |
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| Histidine | 0.04mg |
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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%
238%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.067g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kale is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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 ()
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.