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Cinnamon vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cinnamon and Lemongrass

  • Cinnamon has more Manganese, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6, however, Lemongrass is richer in Folate, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Cinnamon's daily need coverage for Manganese is 532% more.
  • Cinnamon contains 15 times more Calcium than Lemongrass. Cinnamon contains 1002mg of Calcium, while Lemongrass contains 65mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, cinnamon, ground 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 Calcium +1441.5%
Contains more Copper +27.4%
Contains more Manganese +234.3%
Contains more Selenium +342.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.8%
Contains more Potassium +67.7%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Zinc +21.9%
Equal in Iron - 8.17
Equal in Magnesium - 60
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 301% 312% 43% 28% 39% 2% 50% 114% 2279% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1441.5%
Contains more Copper +27.4%
Contains more Manganese +234.3%
Contains more Selenium +342.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.8%
Contains more Potassium +67.7%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Zinc +21.9%
Equal in Iron - 8.17
Equal in Magnesium - 60

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +4816.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +616%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +195.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +229.3%
Contains more Folate +1150%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 47% 0% 13% 6% 10% 25% 22% 37% 5% 0% 78%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 9% 17% 32% 21% 3% 19% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +4816.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +616%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +195.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +229.3%
Contains more Folate +1150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +119.2%
Contains more Fats +153.1%
Contains more Carbs +218.4%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Water +567.1%
4% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 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 Protein +119.2%
Contains more Fats +153.1%
Contains more Carbs +218.4%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Water +567.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +355.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +150%
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.068 g
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +355.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +150%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon Lemongrass Opinion
Net carbs 27.49g 25.31g Cinnamon
Protein 3.99g 1.82g Cinnamon
Fats 1.24g 0.49g Cinnamon
Carbs 80.59g 25.31g Cinnamon
Calories 247kcal 99kcal Cinnamon
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon
Sugar 2.17g Lemongrass
Fiber 53.1g Cinnamon
Calcium 1002mg 65mg Cinnamon
Iron 8.32mg 8.17mg Cinnamon
Magnesium 60mg 60mg
Phosphorus 64mg 101mg Lemongrass
Potassium 431mg 723mg Lemongrass
Sodium 10mg 6mg Lemongrass
Zinc 1.83mg 2.23mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.339mg 0.266mg Cinnamon
Manganese 17.466mg 5.224mg Cinnamon
Selenium 3.1µg 0.7µg Cinnamon
Vitamin A 295IU 6IU Cinnamon
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 0µg Cinnamon
Vitamin E 2.32mg Cinnamon
Vitamin C 3.8mg 2.6mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.065mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.135mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 1.332mg 1.101mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B5 0.358mg 0.05mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.08mg Cinnamon
Folate 6µg 75µg Lemongrass
Vitamin K 31.2µg Cinnamon
Tryptophan 0.049mg Cinnamon
Threonine 0.136mg Cinnamon
Isoleucine 0.146mg Cinnamon
Leucine 0.253mg Cinnamon
Lysine 0.243mg Cinnamon
Methionine 0.078mg Cinnamon
Phenylalanine 0.146mg Cinnamon
Valine 0.224mg Cinnamon
Histidine 0.117mg Cinnamon
Saturated Fat 0.345g 0.119g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 0.246g 0.054g Cinnamon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g 0.17g Lemongrass
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Cinnamon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon Lemongrass
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
21%
Cinnamon
13%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
Cinnamon
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.226g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cinnamon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171320/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.