Potato vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between potatoes and lemongrass
- Potatoes have more vitamin C and vitamin B6; however, lemongrass has more manganese, iron, zinc, copper, folate, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for lemongrass is 218% higher.
- Lemongrass has 8 times less vitamin C than potatoes. Potatoes have 19.7mg of vitamin C, while lemongrass has 2.6mg.
Food types used in this article are Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw and Lemon grass (citronella), 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +160.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +441.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +70.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +908.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +141.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +643.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +77.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2512% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75% |
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 | +657.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +24.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +490% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +272.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +321.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.05 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
17.49 g
Water:
79.25 g
Other:
1.12 g
Protein:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
25.31 g
Water:
70.58 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +444.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +44.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.042 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.119 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.17 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2600% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +304.8% |
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 |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.2mg | 5.224mg | 218% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 8.17mg | 92% |
| Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 2.6mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 2.23mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.08mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.266mg | 17% |
| Folate | 15µg | 75µg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 60mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 425mg | 723mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.135mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 8% | |
| Phosphorus | 57mg | 101mg | 6% |
| Starch | 15.29g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 0.05mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 65mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 17.49g | 25.31g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 0.17g | 1% |
| Calories | 77kcal | 99kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.065mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 0.49g | 1% |
| Protein | 2.05g | 1.82g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.39g | 25.31g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.82g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.061mg | 1.101mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 0.119g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.054g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.103mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 0% |
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
17%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
131%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.094g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
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 Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (6 mg)