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Lemongrass vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Lemongrass and Peppermint?

  • Lemongrass is richer in Manganese, Iron, and Zinc, yet Peppermint is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Folate, Copper, and Vitamin B5.
  • Lemongrass's daily need coverage for Manganese is 176% higher.
  • Lemongrass has 2 times more Zinc than Peppermint. Lemongrass has 2.23mg of Zinc, while Peppermint has 1.11mg.

We used Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Peppermint, 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.
Contains more Iron +60.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.4%
Contains more Potassium +27.1%
Contains less Sodium -80.6%
Contains more Zinc +100.9%
Contains more Manganese +344.2%
Contains more Calcium +273.8%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Copper +23.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 73% 191% 58% 32% 51% 5% 31% 110% 154% 0%
Contains more Iron +60.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.4%
Contains more Potassium +27.1%
Contains less Sodium -80.6%
Contains more Zinc +100.9%
Contains more Manganese +344.2%
Contains more Calcium +273.8%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Copper +23.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +70700%
Contains more Vitamin C +1123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +97%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +576%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.3%
Contains more Folate +52%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 9% 17% 32% 21% 3% 19% 57% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 255% 0% 0% 106% 21% 62% 32% 21% 30% 86% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +70700%
Contains more Vitamin C +1123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +97%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +576%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.3%
Contains more Folate +52%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +70%
Contains more Protein +106%
Contains more Fats +91.8%
Contains more Water +11.4%
Equal in Other - 1.77
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more Carbs +70%
Contains more Protein +106%
Contains more Fats +91.8%
Contains more Water +11.4%
Equal in Other - 1.77

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +198.8%
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +198.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemongrass Peppermint Opinion
Net carbs 25.31g 6.89g Lemongrass
Protein 1.82g 3.75g Peppermint
Fats 0.49g 0.94g Peppermint
Carbs 25.31g 14.89g Lemongrass
Calories 99kcal 70kcal Lemongrass
Fiber 8g Peppermint
Calcium 65mg 243mg Peppermint
Iron 8.17mg 5.08mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 60mg 80mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 101mg 73mg Lemongrass
Potassium 723mg 569mg Lemongrass
Sodium 6mg 31mg Lemongrass
Zinc 2.23mg 1.11mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.266mg 0.329mg Peppermint
Manganese 5.224mg 1.176mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg Lemongrass
Vitamin A 6IU 4248IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 212µg Peppermint
Vitamin C 2.6mg 31.8mg Peppermint
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.082mg Peppermint
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.266mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 1.101mg 1.706mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.338mg Peppermint
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.129mg Peppermint
Folate 75µg 114µg Peppermint
Tryptophan 0.058mg Peppermint
Threonine 0.154mg Peppermint
Isoleucine 0.154mg Peppermint
Leucine 0.281mg Peppermint
Lysine 0.161mg Peppermint
Methionine 0.053mg Peppermint
Phenylalanine 0.191mg Peppermint
Valine 0.187mg Peppermint
Histidine 0.075mg Peppermint
Saturated Fat 0.119g 0.246g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g 0.033g Lemongrass
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 0.508g Peppermint

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lemongrass Peppermint
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
13%
Lemongrass
51%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Lemongrass
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.127g)
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 - $1.7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/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.