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Lemongrass vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lemongrass and Watercress

  • Lemongrass has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Zinc, Folate, Potassium, Magnesium, and Phosphorus, while Watercress has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Lemongrass covers your daily need of Manganese 217% more than Watercress.
  • Lemongrass contains 41 times more Iron than Watercress. While Lemongrass contains 8.17mg of Iron, Watercress contains only 0.2mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Watercress, 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 Iron +3985%
Contains more Magnesium +185.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.3%
Contains more Potassium +119.1%
Contains less Sodium -85.4%
Contains more Zinc +1927.3%
Contains more Copper +245.5%
Contains more Manganese +2041%
Contains more Calcium +84.6%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
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 36% 8% 15% 26% 30% 6% 3% 26% 32% 5%
Contains more Iron +3985%
Contains more Magnesium +185.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.3%
Contains more Potassium +119.1%
Contains less Sodium -85.4%
Contains more Zinc +1927.3%
Contains more Copper +245.5%
Contains more Manganese +2041%
Contains more Calcium +84.6%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +450.5%
Contains more Folate +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +53083.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1553.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.3%
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 192% 20% 0% 144% 23% 28% 4% 19% 30% 7% 0% 625%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +450.5%
Contains more Folate +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +53083.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1553.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +390%
Contains more Carbs +1862%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Protein +26.4%
Contains more Water +34.8%
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% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Fats +390%
Contains more Carbs +1862%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Protein +26.4%
Contains more Water +34.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +575%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +385.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.3%
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +575%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +385.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemongrass Watercress Opinion
Net carbs 25.31g 0.79g Lemongrass
Protein 1.82g 2.3g Watercress
Fats 0.49g 0.1g Lemongrass
Carbs 25.31g 1.29g Lemongrass
Calories 99kcal 11kcal Lemongrass
Sugar 0.2g Lemongrass
Fiber 0.5g Watercress
Calcium 65mg 120mg Watercress
Iron 8.17mg 0.2mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 60mg 21mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 101mg 60mg Lemongrass
Potassium 723mg 330mg Lemongrass
Sodium 6mg 41mg Lemongrass
Zinc 2.23mg 0.11mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.266mg 0.077mg Lemongrass
Manganese 5.224mg 0.244mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Watercress
Vitamin A 6IU 3191IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 160µg Watercress
Vitamin E 1mg Watercress
Vitamin C 2.6mg 43mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.09mg Watercress
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.12mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 1.101mg 0.2mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.31mg Watercress
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.129mg Watercress
Folate 75µg 9µg Lemongrass
Vitamin K 250µg Watercress
Tryptophan 0.03mg Watercress
Threonine 0.133mg Watercress
Isoleucine 0.093mg Watercress
Leucine 0.166mg Watercress
Lysine 0.134mg Watercress
Methionine 0.02mg Watercress
Phenylalanine 0.114mg Watercress
Valine 0.137mg Watercress
Histidine 0.04mg Watercress
Saturated Fat 0.119g 0.027g Watercress
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g 0.008g Lemongrass
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 0.035g Lemongrass

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lemongrass Watercress
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
91%
Watercress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Lemongrass
18%
Watercress

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.092g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watercress
Watercress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
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)

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. Watercress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170068/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.