Peppermint vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Peppermint and Lemongrass?
- Peppermint is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Folate, Copper, and Vitamin B5, yet Lemongrass is richer in Manganese, Iron, and Zinc.
- Lemongrass's daily need coverage for Manganese is 176% higher.
We used Peppermint, fresh and Lemon grass (citronella), raw types in this comparison.
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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 | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +273.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +60.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +344.2% |
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 CVitamin C | +1123.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +70700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +26.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +97% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +55% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +576% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +61.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +52% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.75 g
Fats:
0.94 g
Carbs:
14.89 g
Water:
78.65 g
Other:
1.77 g
Protein:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
25.31 g
Water:
70.58 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +106% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +91.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +70% |
~equal in
Other
~1.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.17 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +198.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -51.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +63.6% |
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 | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 70kcal | 99kcal |
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| Protein | 3.75g | 1.82g |
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| Fats | 0.94g | 0.49g |
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| Vitamin C | 31.8mg | 2.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 6.89g | 25.31g |
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| Carbs | 14.89g | 25.31g |
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| Magnesium | 80mg | 60mg |
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| Calcium | 243mg | 65mg |
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| Potassium | 569mg | 723mg |
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| Iron | 5.08mg | 8.17mg |
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| Fiber | 8g |
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| Copper | 0.329mg | 0.266mg |
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| Zinc | 1.11mg | 2.23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 73mg | 101mg |
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| Sodium | 31mg | 6mg |
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| Vitamin A | 4248IU | 6IU |
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| Vitamin A | 212µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 1.176mg | 5.224mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.082mg | 0.065mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.135mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.706mg | 1.101mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 0.08mg |
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| Folate | 114µg | 75µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.246g | 0.119g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.033g | 0.054g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 0.17g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.058mg |
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| Threonine | 0.154mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.154mg |
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| Leucine | 0.281mg |
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| Lysine | 0.161mg |
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| Methionine | 0.053mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.191mg |
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| Valine | 0.187mg |
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| Histidine | 0.075mg |
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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
47%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
131%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppermint is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.127g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemongrass is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
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 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.