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Rosemary vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Rosemary and Lemongrass

  • Rosemary has more Calcium, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A, Vitamin B5, and Folate, however, Lemongrass is higher in Manganese, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Lemongrass covers your daily Manganese needs 185% more than Rosemary.
  • Lemongrass has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Rosemary, fresh 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 65% 95% 59% 249% 100% 25% 28% 3.4% 125% 0%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +51.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +387.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.2%
Contains more IronIron +22.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +139.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +444.2%
~equal in Potassium ~723mg

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 73% 175% 0% 0% 9% 35% 17% 48% 78% 0% 0% 82% 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 +738.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +48633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1508%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +320%
Contains more FolateFolate +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 6% 21% 68% 2%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 5.86 g
Carbs: 20.7 g
Water: 67.77 g
Other: 2.36 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 +81.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1095.9%
Contains more OtherOther +31.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.3%
~equal in Water ~70.58g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
58% 24% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.901 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2048.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +430%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rosemary Lemongrass Opinion
Calories 131kcal 99kcal Rosemary
Protein 3.31g 1.82g Rosemary
Fats 5.86g 0.49g Rosemary
Vitamin C 21.8mg 2.6mg Rosemary
Net carbs 6.6g 25.31g Lemongrass
Carbs 20.7g 25.31g Lemongrass
Magnesium 91mg 60mg Rosemary
Calcium 317mg 65mg Rosemary
Potassium 668mg 723mg Lemongrass
Iron 6.65mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Fiber 14.1g Rosemary
Copper 0.301mg 0.266mg Rosemary
Zinc 0.93mg 2.23mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 66mg 101mg Lemongrass
Sodium 26mg 6mg Lemongrass
Vitamin A 2924IU 6IU Rosemary
Vitamin A 146µg 0µg Rosemary
Manganese 0.96mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.065mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.135mg Rosemary
Vitamin B3 0.912mg 1.101mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.05mg Rosemary
Vitamin B6 0.336mg 0.08mg Rosemary
Folate 109µg 75µg Rosemary
Saturated Fat 2.838g 0.119g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 1.16g 0.054g Rosemary
Polyunsaturated fat 0.901g 0.17g Rosemary
Tryptophan 0.051mg Rosemary
Threonine 0.136mg Rosemary
Isoleucine 0.136mg Rosemary
Leucine 0.249mg Rosemary
Lysine 0.143mg Rosemary
Methionine 0.047mg Rosemary
Phenylalanine 0.169mg Rosemary
Valine 0.165mg Rosemary
Histidine 0.066mg Rosemary

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rosemary Lemongrass
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
40%
Rosemary
12%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Rosemary
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rosemary
Rosemary is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.719g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1.5)
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.

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. Rosemary - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173473/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.