Purslane vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are purslane and lemongrass different?
- Purslane is higher in vitamin C; however, lemongrass is richer in manganese, iron, zinc, copper, folate, phosphorus, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for lemongrass is 214% higher.
- Purslane contains 8 times more vitamin C than lemongrass. While purslane contains 21mg of vitamin C, lemongrass contains only 2.6mg.
Purslane, raw 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 | +13.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +46.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +310.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +135.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1211.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +129.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1624.1% |
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 | +707.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +38.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +129.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +38.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +525% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.03 g
Fats:
0.36 g
Carbs:
3.39 g
Water:
92.86 g
Other:
1.36 g
Protein:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
25.31 g
Water:
70.58 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +36.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +646.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +32.4% |
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 | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.303mg | 5.224mg | 214% |
| Iron | 1.99mg | 8.17mg | 77% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 2.6mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 2.23mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.266mg | 17% |
| Folate | 12µg | 75µg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 44mg | 101mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 3.39g | 25.31g | 7% |
| Potassium | 494mg | 723mg | 7% |
| Calories | 20kcal | 99kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.48mg | 1.101mg | 4% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.112mg | 0.135mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.065mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 45mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 68mg | 60mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.119g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.17g | 1% | |
| Protein | 2.03g | 1.82g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.36g | 0.49g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.39g | 25.31g | N/A |
| Calcium | 65mg | 65mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.036mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.054g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
12%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
131%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Purslane is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.119g)
Which food is cheaper?
Purslane is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lemongrass is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ()