Oregano vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Oregano and Lemongrass different?
- Oregano has more Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Copper, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Potassium than Lemongrass.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from Oregano is 358% higher.
- Oregano contains 25 times more Calcium than Lemongrass. While Oregano contains 1597mg of Calcium, Lemongrass contains only 65mg.
Spices, oregano, dried and Lemon grass (citronella), raw are the varieties used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +350% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2356.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +74.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +350.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +138% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +542.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76% |
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 AVitamin A | +28250% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +172.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +291.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +321.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1742% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1205% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +216% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +13% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9 g
Fats:
4.28 g
Carbs:
68.92 g
Water:
9.93 g
Other:
7.87 g
Protein:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
25.31 g
Water:
70.58 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +394.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +773.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +172.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +337.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +610.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.369 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.17 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1225.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +705.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -92.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 265kcal | 99kcal |
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| Protein | 9g | 1.82g |
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| Fats | 4.28g | 0.49g |
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| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 2.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 26.42g | 25.31g |
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| Carbs | 68.92g | 25.31g |
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| Magnesium | 270mg | 60mg |
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| Calcium | 1597mg | 65mg |
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| Potassium | 1260mg | 723mg |
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| Iron | 36.8mg | 8.17mg |
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| Sugar | 4.09g |
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| Fiber | 42.5g |
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| Copper | 0.633mg | 0.266mg |
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| Zinc | 2.69mg | 2.23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 148mg | 101mg |
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| Sodium | 25mg | 6mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1701IU | 6IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 85µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 18.26mg |
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| Manganese | 4.99mg | 5.224mg |
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| Selenium | 4.5µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.177mg | 0.065mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.528mg | 0.135mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.64mg | 1.101mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.921mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.044mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin K | 621.7µg |
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| Folate | 237µg | 75µg |
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| Choline | 32.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.551g | 0.119g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.716g | 0.054g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.369g | 0.17g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.203mg |
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| Threonine | 0.322mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.441mg |
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| Leucine | 0.78mg |
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| Lysine | 0.5mg |
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| Methionine | 0.127mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.449mg |
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| Valine | 0.585mg |
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| Histidine | 0.144mg |
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| Fructose | 1.13g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.621g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
213%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
131%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oregano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.432g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemongrass is cheaper (difference - $3.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)