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Vine spinach (basella) vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Vine spinach (basella) and Lemongrass different?

  • Vine spinach (basella) is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Folate, and Vitamin B6, however, Lemongrass is richer in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Lemongrass is 195% higher.

Vinespinach, (basella), 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 33% 45% 45% 36% 12% 22% 3.1% 96% 4.4%
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 CalciumCalcium +67.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.8%
Contains more IronIron +580.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +148.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +418.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +94.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +610.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~60mg

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 340% 480% 0% 0% 13% 36% 9.4% 3.2% 55% 0% 0% 105% 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 +3823.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +133233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more FolateFolate +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +120.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.05mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 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 WaterWater +31.9%
Contains more FatsFats +63.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +644.4%
Contains more OtherOther +28.6%
~equal in Protein ~1.82g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Lemongrass Opinion
Calories 19kcal 99kcal Lemongrass
Protein 1.8g 1.82g Lemongrass
Fats 0.3g 0.49g Lemongrass
Vitamin C 102mg 2.6mg Vine spinach (basella)
Net carbs 3.4g 25.31g Lemongrass
Carbs 3.4g 25.31g Lemongrass
Magnesium 65mg 60mg Vine spinach (basella)
Calcium 109mg 65mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 510mg 723mg Lemongrass
Iron 1.2mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.107mg 0.266mg Lemongrass
Zinc 0.43mg 2.23mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 52mg 101mg Lemongrass
Sodium 24mg 6mg Lemongrass
Vitamin A 8000IU 6IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 400µg 0µg Vine spinach (basella)
Manganese 0.735mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.8µg 0.7µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.065mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.135mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1.101mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.05mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.08mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 140µg 75µg Vine spinach (basella)
Saturated Fat 0.119g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g Lemongrass
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g Lemongrass
Tryptophan 0.028mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.055mg Vine spinach (basella)
Isoleucine 0.053mg Vine spinach (basella)
Leucine 0.101mg Vine spinach (basella)
Lysine 0.086mg Vine spinach (basella)
Methionine 0.019mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phenylalanine 0.085mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.065mg Vine spinach (basella)
Histidine 0.039mg Vine spinach (basella)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) 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
80%
Vine spinach (basella)
12%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.119g)
Which food is cheaper?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
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 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. Vine spinach (basella) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170474/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.