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Broth vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between broth and lemongrass

  • Broth has more selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and calcium; however, lemongrass is richer in manganese, iron, copper, and zinc.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1038% more.
  • Lemongrass contains less sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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.
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
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 CalciumCalcium +187.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +134%
Contains more IronIron +693.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +2377.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3382.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~60mg

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.
Broth
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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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +218.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +123.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +136.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +134.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
3
17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 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 ProteinProtein +815.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2732.7%
Contains more OtherOther +2632.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.5%
Contains more WaterWater +3009.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
35% 16% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.119 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.17 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9825.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2535.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Lemongrass DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 6mg 1038%
Manganese 0.15mg 5.224mg 221%
Iron 1.03mg 8.17mg 89%
Selenium 28µg 0.7µg 50%
Protein 16.66g 1.82g 30%
Copper 0mg 0.266mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.17g 29%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.135mg 23%
Fats 13.88g 0.49g 21%
Choline 114.6mg 21%
Zinc 0.09mg 2.23mg 19%
Saturated fat 3.43g 0.119g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 0.054g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Potassium 309mg 723mg 12%
Calcium 187mg 65mg 12%
Folate 32µg 75µg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.05mg 11%
Phosphorus 166mg 101mg 9%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 1.101mg 8%
Calories 267kcal 99kcal 8%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.065mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 2.6mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.08mg 2%
Carbs 18.01g 25.31g 2%
Magnesium 56mg 60mg 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 25.31g N/A
Sugar 17.36g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broth 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
28%
Broth
12%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 23869mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.311g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.