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Pumpkin leaves vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pumpkin leaves and Lemongrass

  • Pumpkin leaves have more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C, however, Lemongrass is richer in Manganese, Iron, Zinc, Copper, Folate, Potassium, and Magnesium.
  • Lemongrass covers your daily Manganese needs 212% more than Pumpkin leaves.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pumpkin leaves, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 12% 38% 83% 44% 5.5% 45% 1.4% 46% 4.9%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 20% 64% 306% 89% 61% 43% 0.78% 681% 3.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.8%
Contains more IronIron +268%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +1015%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1371.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~101mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 37% 117% 0% 0% 24% 30% 17% 2.5% 48% 0% 0% 27% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 8.7% 0.36% 0% 0% 16% 31% 21% 3% 18% 0% 0% 56% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +323.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +32266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +158.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19%
Contains more FolateFolate +108.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.135mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 2.33 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 1.24 g
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +73.1%
Contains more WaterWater +31.6%
Contains more FatsFats +22.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +986.3%
Contains more OtherOther +45.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
74% 19% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.207 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.022 g
35% 16% 50%
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 -42.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +672.7%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.054g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin leaves Lemongrass Opinion
Calories 19kcal 99kcal Lemongrass
Protein 3.15g 1.82g Pumpkin leaves
Fats 0.4g 0.49g Lemongrass
Vitamin C 11mg 2.6mg Pumpkin leaves
Net carbs 2.33g 25.31g Lemongrass
Carbs 2.33g 25.31g Lemongrass
Magnesium 38mg 60mg Lemongrass
Calcium 39mg 65mg Lemongrass
Potassium 436mg 723mg Lemongrass
Iron 2.22mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.133mg 0.266mg Lemongrass
Zinc 0.2mg 2.23mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 104mg 101mg Pumpkin leaves
Sodium 11mg 6mg Lemongrass
Vitamin A 1942IU 6IU Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 0µg Pumpkin leaves
Manganese 0.355mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.065mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B2 0.128mg 0.135mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 0.92mg 1.101mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.042mg 0.05mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B6 0.207mg 0.08mg Pumpkin leaves
Folate 36µg 75µg Lemongrass
Saturated Fat 0.207g 0.119g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 0.052g 0.054g Lemongrass
Polyunsaturated fat 0.022g 0.17g Lemongrass
Tryptophan 0.041mg Pumpkin leaves
Threonine 0.156mg Pumpkin leaves
Isoleucine 0.156mg Pumpkin leaves
Leucine 0.318mg Pumpkin leaves
Lysine 0.2mg Pumpkin leaves
Methionine 0.054mg Pumpkin leaves
Phenylalanine 0.171mg Pumpkin leaves
Valine 0.181mg Pumpkin leaves
Histidine 0.05mg Pumpkin leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin leaves Lemongrass
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
23%
Pumpkin leaves
12%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Pumpkin leaves
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.088g)
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)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Pumpkin leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169272/nutrients
  2. Lemongrass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168573/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.