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Lemongrass vs. Mustard Greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lemongrass and Mustard Greens

  • Lemongrass has more Iron, Zinc, Folate, Potassium, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, while Mustard Greens has more Vitamin A, and Vitamin C.
  • Lemongrass covers your daily need of Iron 91% more than Mustard Greens.
  • Lemongrass contains 10 times more Zinc than Mustard Greens. While Lemongrass contains 2.23mg of Zinc, Mustard Greens contains only 0.22mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Mustard greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 35% 14% 33% 49% 6% 18% 1.2% 0% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +361.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +346.3%
Contains more IronIron +839.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +82.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +913.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +140.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +81.5%

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%
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 84% 742% 36% 0% 10% 15% 8.1% 7.2% 23% 0% 1482% 6.8% 0.22%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +154.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +873.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +206066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 5% 92%
Protein: 2.56 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 91.78 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +461.2%
Contains more OtherOther +164.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +40.7%
Contains more WaterWater +30%
~equal in Fats ~0.47g

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
7% 65% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.046 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +269.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +103.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lemongrass Mustard Greens
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemongrass Mustard Greens Opinion
Calories 99kcal 26kcal Lemongrass
Protein 1.82g 2.56g Mustard Greens
Fats 0.49g 0.47g Lemongrass
Vitamin C 2.6mg 25.3mg Mustard Greens
Net carbs 25.31g 2.51g Lemongrass
Carbs 25.31g 4.51g Lemongrass
Magnesium 60mg 13mg Lemongrass
Calcium 65mg 118mg Mustard Greens
Potassium 723mg 162mg Lemongrass
Iron 8.17mg 0.87mg Lemongrass
Sugar 1.41g Lemongrass
Fiber 2g Mustard Greens
Copper 0.266mg 0.146mg Lemongrass
Zinc 2.23mg 0.22mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 101mg 42mg Lemongrass
Sodium 6mg 9mg Lemongrass
Vitamin A 6IU 12370IU Mustard Greens
Vitamin A 0µg 618µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin E 1.78mg Mustard Greens
Manganese 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.041mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.063mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 1.101mg 0.433mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.12mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.098mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin K 592.7µg Mustard Greens
Folate 75µg 9µg Lemongrass
Choline 0.4mg Mustard Greens
Saturated Fat 0.119g 0.012g Mustard Greens
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g 0.11g Mustard Greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 0.046g Lemongrass

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lemongrass Mustard Greens
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
186%
Mustard Greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Lemongrass
17%
Mustard Greens

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.107g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
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. Mustard Greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169257/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.