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Beetroot vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Beetroot and Lemongrass

  • Beetroot has more Folate, however, Lemongrass is richer in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Zinc, Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Lemongrass's daily need coverage for Manganese is 213% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beets, raw 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 +306.3%
Contains more Iron +921.3%
Contains more Magnesium +160.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.5%
Contains more Potassium +122.5%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +537.1%
Contains more Copper +254.7%
Contains more Manganese +1487.8%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Contains more Calcium +306.3%
Contains more Iron +921.3%
Contains more Magnesium +160.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.5%
Contains more Potassium +122.5%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +537.1%
Contains more Copper +254.7%
Contains more Manganese +1487.8%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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 +450%
Contains more Vitamin C +88.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +210%
Contains more Folate +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +109.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +229.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 1% 0% 17% 8% 10% 7% 10% 16% 82% 0% 1%
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 +450%
Contains more Vitamin C +88.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +210%
Contains more Folate +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +109.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +229.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +24.1%
Contains more Protein +13%
Contains more Fats +188.2%
Contains more Carbs +164.7%
Contains more Other +66.7%
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 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 Water +24.1%
Contains more Protein +13%
Contains more Fats +188.2%
Contains more Carbs +164.7%
Contains more Other +66.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +183.3%
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +183.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beetroot Lemongrass Opinion
Net carbs 6.76g 25.31g Lemongrass
Protein 1.61g 1.82g Lemongrass
Fats 0.17g 0.49g Lemongrass
Carbs 9.56g 25.31g Lemongrass
Calories 43kcal 99kcal Lemongrass
Sugar 6.76g Lemongrass
Fiber 2.8g Beetroot
Calcium 16mg 65mg Lemongrass
Iron 0.8mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 23mg 60mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 40mg 101mg Lemongrass
Potassium 325mg 723mg Lemongrass
Sodium 78mg 6mg Lemongrass
Zinc 0.35mg 2.23mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.075mg 0.266mg Lemongrass
Manganese 0.329mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 33IU 6IU Beetroot
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Beetroot
Vitamin E 0.04mg Beetroot
Vitamin C 4.9mg 2.6mg Beetroot
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.065mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.135mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 0.334mg 1.101mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.05mg Beetroot
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.08mg Lemongrass
Folate 109µg 75µg Beetroot
Vitamin K 0.2µg Beetroot
Tryptophan 0.019mg Beetroot
Threonine 0.047mg Beetroot
Isoleucine 0.048mg Beetroot
Leucine 0.068mg Beetroot
Lysine 0.058mg Beetroot
Methionine 0.018mg Beetroot
Phenylalanine 0.046mg Beetroot
Valine 0.056mg Beetroot
Histidine 0.021mg Beetroot
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.119g Beetroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 0.054g Lemongrass
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g 0.17g Lemongrass

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beetroot 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
12%
Beetroot
13%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Beetroot
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.092g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beetroot
Beetroot is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/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.