Lemongrass vs. Spinach — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between lemongrass and spinach
- Lemongrass has more manganese, iron, zinc, copper, and potassium; however, spinach is richer in vitamin A, folate, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and vitamin B2.
- Lemongrass covers your daily manganese needs 186% more than spinach.
- Spinach has 3 times less zinc than lemongrass. Lemongrass has 2.23mg of zinc, while spinach has 0.76mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Spinach, 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +55.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +128.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +52.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +193.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +80.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +458.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +45% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +109.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +114.3% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +124.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +276.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +46.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +74.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +190% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +202.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +94.7% |
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:
2.97 g
Fats:
0.26 g
Carbs:
3.75 g
Water:
91.21 g
Other:
1.81 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +88.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +574.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +63.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.2% |
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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
0.043 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.109 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +800% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +56% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.9% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 493.6µg | 411% | |
| Manganese | 5.224mg | 0.935mg | 186% |
| Iron | 8.17mg | 3.57mg | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 524µg | 58% |
| Folate | 75µg | 146µg | 18% |
| Vitamin E | 2.08mg | 14% | |
| Zinc | 2.23mg | 0.76mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.242mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 10% | |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.174mg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 9.8mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.236mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 723mg | 466mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 25.31g | 3.75g | 7% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 136mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 87mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 101mg | 56mg | 6% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 23kcal | 4% |
| Choline | 19.7mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.101mg | 0.49mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.065mg | 0.095mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 70mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.82g | 2.97g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.05mg | 0.145mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1.5µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.49g | 0.26g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 25.31g | 1.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.43g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.119g | 0.043g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.054g | 0.006g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.17g | 0.109g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.152mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.231mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.182mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.168mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.066mg | 0% |
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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%
135%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.076g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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.