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Wheat vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Wheat and Lemongrass

  • Wheat has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, while Lemongrass has more Manganese, Iron, Potassium, Folate, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Calcium.
  • Lemongrass's daily need coverage for Manganese is 182% higher.
  • Lemongrass contains 46 times less Selenium than Wheat. Wheat contains 31.9µg of Selenium, while Lemongrass contains 0.7µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, cooked 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 Phosphorus +45.5%
Contains more Selenium +4457.1%
Contains more Calcium +622.2%
Contains more Iron +364.2%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +340.9%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +21.2%
Contains more Copper +28.5%
Contains more Manganese +407.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 66% 35% 63% 15% 2% 51% 69% 135% 174%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.5%
Contains more Selenium +4457.1%
Contains more Calcium +622.2%
Contains more Iron +364.2%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +340.9%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +21.2%
Contains more Copper +28.5%
Contains more Manganese +407.2%

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.
Wheat
3
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Folate +581.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 24% 7% 44% 0% 17% 9% 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 B1 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Folate +581.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +213.7%
Contains more Fats +69.4%
Contains more Other +164.7%
Equal in Carbs - 25.31
Equal in Water - 70.58
6% 28% 65%
Protein: 5.71 g
Fats: 0.83 g
Carbs: 27.6 g
Water: 65.18 g
Other: 0.68 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 +213.7%
Contains more Fats +69.4%
Contains more Other +164.7%
Equal in Carbs - 25.31
Equal in Water - 70.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.9%
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.243 g
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Lemongrass Opinion
Net carbs 23.3g 25.31g Lemongrass
Protein 5.71g 1.82g Wheat
Fats 0.83g 0.49g Wheat
Carbs 27.6g 25.31g Wheat
Calories 132kcal 99kcal Wheat
Sugar 3.07g Lemongrass
Fiber 4.3g Wheat
Calcium 9mg 65mg Lemongrass
Iron 1.76mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 48mg 60mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 147mg 101mg Wheat
Potassium 164mg 723mg Lemongrass
Sodium 8mg 6mg Lemongrass
Zinc 1.84mg 2.23mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.207mg 0.266mg Lemongrass
Manganese 1.03mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 31.9µg 0.7µg Wheat
Vitamin A 4IU 6IU Lemongrass
Vitamin E 0.24mg Wheat
Vitamin C 2.6mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.065mg Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.135mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 2.305mg 1.101mg Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.05mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.08mg Lemongrass
Folate 11µg 75µg Lemongrass
Tryptophan 0.051mg Wheat
Threonine 0.172mg Wheat
Isoleucine 0.22mg Wheat
Leucine 0.432mg Wheat
Lysine 0.161mg Wheat
Methionine 0.097mg Wheat
Phenylalanine 0.3mg Wheat
Valine 0.267mg Wheat
Histidine 0.147mg Wheat
Trans Fat 0.002g 0g Lemongrass
Saturated Fat 0.077g 0.119g Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.084g 0.054g Wheat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.243g 0.17g Wheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wheat 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
9%
Wheat
13%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Wheat
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass 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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169744/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.