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Amaranth grain vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Amaranth grain and Lemongrass

  • Amaranth grain has more Selenium, and Phosphorus, however, Lemongrass has more Manganese, Iron, Potassium, Folate, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Lemongrass is 190% higher.
  • Lemongrass has 8 times less Selenium than Amaranth grain. Amaranth grain has 5.5µg of Selenium, while Lemongrass has 0.7µg.

Food types used in this article are Amaranth grain, 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.
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
3
:
6
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
Contains more Phosphorus +46.5%
Contains more Selenium +685.7%
Contains more Calcium +38.3%
Contains more Iron +289%
Contains more Potassium +435.6%
Contains more Zinc +159.3%
Contains more Copper +78.5%
Contains more Manganese +511.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 60
Equal in Sodium - 6
Amaranth grain
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Lemongrass
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.5%
Contains more Selenium +685.7%
Contains more Calcium +38.3%
Contains more Iron +289%
Contains more Potassium +435.6%
Contains more Zinc +159.3%
Contains more Copper +78.5%
Contains more Manganese +511.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 60
Equal in Sodium - 6

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.
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
2
:
9
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +513.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +368.5%
Contains more Folate +240.9%
Amaranth grain
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 4% 6% 5% 0% 27% 17% 0% 0%
Lemongrass
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 B6 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +513.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +368.5%
Contains more Folate +240.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
3
:
2
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
Contains more Protein +108.8%
Contains more Fats +222.4%
Contains more Carbs +35.4%
Contains more Other +133.8%
Equal in Water - 70.58
Amaranth grain
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
Lemongrass
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 +108.8%
Contains more Fats +222.4%
Contains more Carbs +35.4%
Contains more Other +133.8%
Equal in Water - 70.58

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth grain Lemongrass Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 25.31g Lemongrass
Protein 3.8g 1.82g Amaranth grain
Fats 1.58g 0.49g Amaranth grain
Carbs 18.69g 25.31g Lemongrass
Calories 102kcal 99kcal Amaranth grain
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g Amaranth grain
Calcium 47mg 65mg Lemongrass
Iron 2.1mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 65mg 60mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 148mg 101mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 135mg 723mg Lemongrass
Sodium 6mg 6mg
Zinc 0.86mg 2.23mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.149mg 0.266mg Lemongrass
Manganese 0.854mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 5.5µg 0.7µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin A 6IU Lemongrass
Vitamin E 0.19mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin C 2.6mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.065mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.135mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 1.101mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.05mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.08mg Amaranth grain
Folate 22µg 75µg Lemongrass
Saturated Fat 0.119g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g Lemongrass
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g Lemongrass

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Amaranth grain 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
5%
Amaranth grain
13%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.119g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (6 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. Amaranth grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/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.