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Balsamic vinegar vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between balsamic vinegar and lemongrass

  • Balsamic vinegar contains less manganese, iron, copper, zinc, potassium, phosphorus, and magnesium than lemongrass.
  • Lemongrass's daily need coverage for manganese is 221% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Vinegar, balsamic 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 8.1% 9.9% 27% 8.7% 2.2% 8.1% 3% 17% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 20% 64% 306% 89% 61% 43% 0.78% 681% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +140.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +545.5%
Contains more IronIron +1034.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +923.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +2687.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +431.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3887.8%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 8.7% 0% 0% 0% 16% 31% 21% 3% 18% 0% 0% 56% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 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 OtherOther +235%
Contains more ProteinProtein +271.4%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +48.6%
~equal in Water ~70.58g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Balsamic vinegar Lemongrass
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Lemongrass DV% diff.
Manganese 0.131mg 5.224mg 221%
Iron 0.72mg 8.17mg 93%
Copper 0.026mg 0.266mg 27%
Zinc 0.08mg 2.23mg 20%
Folate 75µg 19%
Potassium 112mg 723mg 18%
Phosphorus 19mg 101mg 12%
Magnesium 12mg 60mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 10%
Fructose 7.38g 9%
Vitamin B3 1.101mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 5%
Calcium 27mg 65mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg 3%
Carbs 17.03g 25.31g 3%
Protein 0.49g 1.82g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 1%
Saturated fat 0g 0.119g 1%
Fats 0g 0.49g 1%
Calories 88kcal 99kcal 1%
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 1%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Sodium 23mg 6mg 1%
Net carbs 17.03g 25.31g N/A
Sugar 14.95g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.054g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Lemongrass
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
0%
Balsamic vinegar
12%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.119g)

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. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/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.

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