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Thyme vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Thyme and Lemongrass

  • Thyme has more Vitamin C, Iron, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6, while Lemongrass has more Manganese, and Folate.
  • Thyme's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 175% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Thyme, 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.
Contains more Calcium +523.1%
Contains more Iron +113.6%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Copper +108.6%
Contains more Potassium +18.7%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +23.2%
Contains more Manganese +203.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 101
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 122% 655% 115% 46% 54% 2% 50% 185% 225% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Contains more Calcium +523.1%
Contains more Iron +113.6%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Copper +108.6%
Contains more Potassium +18.7%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +23.2%
Contains more Manganese +203.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 101

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.
Thyme
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Contains more Vitamin A +79083.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +6057.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +248.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +718%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +335%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.4%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 286% 0% 0% 534% 12% 109% 35% 25% 81% 34% 0% 0%
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 +79083.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +6057.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +248.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +718%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +335%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.4%
Contains more Folate +66.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +205.5%
Contains more Fats +242.9%
Contains more Other +77.8%
Equal in Carbs - 25.31
Equal in Water - 70.58
6% 2% 24% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.56 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 24.45 g
Water: 65.11 g
Other: 3.2 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 +205.5%
Contains more Fats +242.9%
Contains more Other +77.8%
Equal in Carbs - 25.31
Equal in Water - 70.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +212.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.5%
43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +212.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Thyme Lemongrass Opinion
Net carbs 10.45g 25.31g Lemongrass
Protein 5.56g 1.82g Thyme
Fats 1.68g 0.49g Thyme
Carbs 24.45g 25.31g Lemongrass
Calories 101kcal 99kcal Thyme
Fiber 14g Thyme
Calcium 405mg 65mg Thyme
Iron 17.45mg 8.17mg Thyme
Magnesium 160mg 60mg Thyme
Phosphorus 106mg 101mg Thyme
Potassium 609mg 723mg Lemongrass
Sodium 9mg 6mg Lemongrass
Zinc 1.81mg 2.23mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.555mg 0.266mg Thyme
Manganese 1.719mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg Lemongrass
Vitamin A 4751IU 6IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 238µg 0µg Thyme
Vitamin C 160.1mg 2.6mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.065mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B2 0.471mg 0.135mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 1.824mg 1.101mg Thyme
Vitamin B5 0.409mg 0.05mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.08mg Thyme
Folate 45µg 75µg Lemongrass
Tryptophan 0.114mg Thyme
Threonine 0.154mg Thyme
Isoleucine 0.285mg Thyme
Leucine 0.262mg Thyme
Lysine 0.126mg Thyme
Valine 0.307mg Thyme
Saturated Fat 0.467g 0.119g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 0.054g Thyme
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 0.17g Thyme

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Thyme 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
93%
Thyme
13%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Thyme
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.348g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173470/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.