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Lemongrass vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lemongrass and Potato

  • Lemongrass has more Manganese, Iron, Zinc, Copper, Folate, Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamin B2, however, Potato has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Lemongrass is 218% higher.
  • Potato has 10 times less Iron than Lemongrass. Lemongrass has 8.17mg of Iron, while Potato has 0.81mg.

Food types used in this article are Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Potatoes, flesh and skin, 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 Calcium +441.7%
Contains more Iron +908.6%
Contains more Magnesium +160.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.2%
Contains more Potassium +70.1%
Contains more Zinc +643.3%
Contains more Copper +141.8%
Contains more Manganese +2512%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Equal in Sodium - 6
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 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Contains more Calcium +441.7%
Contains more Iron +908.6%
Contains more Magnesium +160.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.2%
Contains more Potassium +70.1%
Contains more Zinc +643.3%
Contains more Copper +141.8%
Contains more Manganese +2512%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Equal in Sodium - 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.
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6
Potato
Contains more Vitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +321.9%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +657.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +490%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +272.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.061
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 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +321.9%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +657.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +490%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +272.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.061

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +444.4%
Contains more Carbs +44.7%
Contains more Other +60.7%
Contains more Protein +12.6%
Contains more Water +12.3%
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more Fats +444.4%
Contains more Carbs +44.7%
Contains more Other +60.7%
Contains more Protein +12.6%
Contains more Water +12.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +304.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79%
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +304.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemongrass Potato Opinion
Net carbs 25.31g 15.39g Lemongrass
Protein 1.82g 2.05g Potato
Fats 0.49g 0.09g Lemongrass
Carbs 25.31g 17.49g Lemongrass
Calories 99kcal 77kcal Lemongrass
Starch 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.26g Potato
Sugar 0.82g Lemongrass
Fiber 2.1g Potato
Calcium 65mg 12mg Lemongrass
Iron 8.17mg 0.81mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 60mg 23mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 101mg 57mg Lemongrass
Potassium 723mg 425mg Lemongrass
Sodium 6mg 6mg
Zinc 2.23mg 0.3mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.266mg 0.11mg Lemongrass
Manganese 5.224mg 0.2mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg 0.4µg Lemongrass
Vitamin A 6IU 2IU Lemongrass
Vitamin E 0.01mg Potato
Vitamin C 2.6mg 19.7mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.081mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.032mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 1.101mg 1.061mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.295mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.298mg Potato
Folate 75µg 15µg Lemongrass
Vitamin K 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.021mg Potato
Threonine 0.067mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.066mg Potato
Leucine 0.098mg Potato
Lysine 0.107mg Potato
Methionine 0.032mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.081mg Potato
Valine 0.103mg Potato
Histidine 0.035mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.119g 0.025g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g 0.002g Lemongrass
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 0.042g Lemongrass

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lemongrass Potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Lemongrass
19%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.094g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (6 mg)
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.