Arrowroot vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are arrowroot and lemongrass different?
- Arrowroot is higher in folate, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1; however, lemongrass is richer in manganese, iron, copper, zinc, magnesium, potassium, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for lemongrass is 220% higher.
- Arrowroot contains 5 times more folate than lemongrass. While arrowroot contains 338µg of folate, lemongrass contains only 75µg.
Arrowroot, raw and Lemon grass (citronella), raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +140% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +983.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +59.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +268% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +119.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +254% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2902.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +53.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +484% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +232.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +350.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +36.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +128.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.24 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
13.39 g
Water:
80.75 g
Other:
1.42 g
Protein:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
25.31 g
Water:
70.58 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +133% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +145% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +89% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.092 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.119 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.17 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1250% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +84.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.174mg | 5.224mg | 220% |
| Iron | 2.22mg | 8.17mg | 74% |
| Folate | 338µg | 75µg | 66% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.266mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 2.23mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.266mg | 0.08mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 454mg | 723mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 60mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.065mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 65mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.135mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.05mg | 5% |
| Protein | 4.24g | 1.82g | 5% |
| Carbs | 13.39g | 25.31g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.693mg | 1.101mg | 4% |
| Calories | 65kcal | 99kcal | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.092g | 0.17g | 1% |
| Sodium | 26mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 2.6mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.49g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.09g | 25.31g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 101mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0.119g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.054g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
32%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
131%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.08g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Arrowroot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)