Lemongrass vs. Sweet potato leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between lemongrass and sweet potato leaves?
- Lemongrass is higher in iron and potassium, yet sweet potato leaves are higher in vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1.
- Lemongrass's daily need coverage for iron is 90% more.
We used Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Sweet potato leaves, raw types in this article.
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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 | +42.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +742.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +20% |
| 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 FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +323.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +155.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +137.5% |
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:
2.49 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
8.82 g
Water:
86.81 g
Other:
1.37 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +187% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.51g
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
0.111 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.228 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +170% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +34.1% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.111g
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 302.2µg | 252% | |
| Manganese | 5.224mg | 227% | |
| Iron | 8.17mg | 0.97mg | 90% |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 30% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 189µg | 21% |
| Fiber | 5.3g | 21% | |
| Zinc | 2.23mg | 20% | |
| Folate | 75µg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.345mg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 11mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.19mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.065mg | 0.156mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 723mg | 508mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 25.31g | 8.82g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.05mg | 0.225mg | 4% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 42kcal | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 101mg | 81mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 70mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.82g | 2.49g | 1% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 78mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.49g | 0.51g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 25.31g | 3.52g | N/A |
| Sodium | 6mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.9µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.101mg | 1.13mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.119g | 0.111g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.054g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.17g | 0.228g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.228mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.086mg | 0% |
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%
81%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato leaves is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (6 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()