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Apple pie vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Apple pie and Lemongrass

  • Apple pie has less Manganese, Iron, Copper, Potassium, Zinc, Folate, Magnesium, and Phosphorus.
  • Lemongrass covers your daily Manganese needs 219% more than Apple pie.
  • Lemongrass contains 44 times less Sodium than Apple pie. Apple pie contains 266mg of Sodium, while Lemongrass contains 6mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour 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 +490.9%
Contains more Iron +575.2%
Contains more Magnesium +757.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +320.8%
Contains more Potassium +1012.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Zinc +1293.8%
Contains more Copper +478.3%
Contains more Manganese +2770.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 46% 5% 11% 6% 35% 5% 16% 24% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Contains more Calcium +490.9%
Contains more Iron +575.2%
Contains more Magnesium +757.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +320.8%
Contains more Potassium +1012.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Zinc +1293.8%
Contains more Copper +478.3%
Contains more Manganese +2770.3%

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 +1966.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +106.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +138%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.5%
Contains more Folate +1775%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.101
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 11% 34% 37% 22% 8% 9% 3% 2% 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 +1966.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +106.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +138%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.5%
Contains more Folate +1775%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.101

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +2144.9%
Contains more Carbs +34.3%
Contains more Water +35.2%
Contains more Other +100%
Equal in Protein - 1.82
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 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 Fats +2144.9%
Contains more Carbs +34.3%
Contains more Water +35.2%
Contains more Other +100%
Equal in Protein - 1.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8025.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1192.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.198 g
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8025.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1192.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Lemongrass Opinion
Net carbs 32.4g 25.31g Apple pie
Protein 1.9g 1.82g Apple pie
Fats 11g 0.49g Apple pie
Carbs 34g 25.31g Apple pie
Calories 237kcal 99kcal Apple pie
Fiber 1.6g Apple pie
Calcium 11mg 65mg Lemongrass
Iron 1.21mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 7mg 60mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 24mg 101mg Lemongrass
Potassium 65mg 723mg Lemongrass
Sodium 266mg 6mg Lemongrass
Zinc 0.16mg 2.23mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.046mg 0.266mg Lemongrass
Manganese 0.182mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg Lemongrass
Vitamin A 124IU 6IU Apple pie
Vitamin A RAE 29µg 0µg Apple pie
Vitamin C 3.2mg 2.6mg Apple pie
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.065mg Apple pie
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.135mg Apple pie
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 1.101mg Apple pie
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.05mg Apple pie
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.08mg Lemongrass
Folate 4µg 75µg Lemongrass
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Apple pie
Tryptophan 0.026mg Apple pie
Threonine 0.054mg Apple pie
Isoleucine 0.073mg Apple pie
Leucine 0.129mg Apple pie
Lysine 0.07mg Apple pie
Methionine 0.032mg Apple pie
Phenylalanine 0.088mg Apple pie
Valine 0.084mg Apple pie
Histidine 0.038mg Apple pie
Saturated Fat 3.797g 0.119g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 4.388g 0.054g Apple pie
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 0.17g Apple pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Apple pie 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
11%
Apple pie
13%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 260mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.678g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Apple pie
Apple pie is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apple pie
Apple pie is relatively richer in vitamins
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)

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. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.