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Béchamel sauce vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Béchamel sauce and Lemongrass?

  • Béchamel sauce is higher in Vitamin B12, yet Lemongrass is higher in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Folate, Potassium, Zinc, and Magnesium.
  • Lemongrass's daily need coverage for Manganese is 226% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Lemongrass is lower.

We used Sauce, homemade, white, thin and Lemon grass (citronella), raw types 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 Calcium +93.8%
Contains more Selenium +371.4%
Contains more Iron +3790.5%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Potassium +343.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Zinc +431%
Contains more Copper +1946.2%
Contains more Manganese +21666.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 101
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 8% 11% 44% 15% 43% 12% 5% 4% 18%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Contains more Calcium +93.8%
Contains more Selenium +371.4%
Contains more Iron +3790.5%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Potassium +343.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Zinc +431%
Contains more Copper +1946.2%
Contains more Manganese +21666.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 101

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 +4266.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +578%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +225%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +321.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.1%
Contains more Folate +733.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 4% 36% 3% 14% 43% 5% 21% 10% 7% 38% 2%
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 +4266.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +578%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +225%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +321.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.1%
Contains more Folate +733.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +107.1%
Contains more Fats +1273.5%
Contains more Water +14.3%
Contains more Carbs +242%
Contains more Other +25%
4% 7% 7% 81%
Protein: 3.77 g
Fats: 6.73 g
Carbs: 7.4 g
Water: 80.66 g
Other: 1.44 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 Protein +107.1%
Contains more Fats +1273.5%
Contains more Water +14.3%
Contains more Carbs +242%
Contains more Other +25%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4844.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +832.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%
34% 42% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.586 g
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4844.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +832.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Béchamel sauce Lemongrass Opinion
Net carbs 7.3g 25.31g Lemongrass
Protein 3.77g 1.82g Béchamel sauce
Fats 6.73g 0.49g Béchamel sauce
Carbs 7.4g 25.31g Lemongrass
Calories 105kcal 99kcal Béchamel sauce
Sugar 4.78g Lemongrass
Fiber 0.1g Béchamel sauce
Calcium 126mg 65mg Béchamel sauce
Iron 0.21mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 15mg 60mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 101mg 101mg
Potassium 163mg 723mg Lemongrass
Sodium 328mg 6mg Lemongrass
Zinc 0.42mg 2.23mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.013mg 0.266mg Lemongrass
Manganese 0.024mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 3.3µg 0.7µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A 262IU 6IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A RAE 73µg 0µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin E 0.17mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin C 0.8mg 2.6mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.065mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.135mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B3 0.261mg 1.101mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.339mg 0.05mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.08mg Lemongrass
Folate 9µg 75µg Lemongrass
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin K 0.6µg Béchamel sauce
Tryptophan 0.046mg Béchamel sauce
Threonine 0.147mg Béchamel sauce
Isoleucine 0.198mg Béchamel sauce
Leucine 0.32mg Béchamel sauce
Lysine 0.259mg Béchamel sauce
Methionine 0.082mg Béchamel sauce
Phenylalanine 0.157mg Béchamel sauce
Valine 0.219mg Béchamel sauce
Histidine 0.089mg Béchamel sauce
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Lemongrass
Saturated Fat 2.152g 0.119g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 2.67g 0.054g Béchamel sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 1.586g 0.17g Béchamel sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Béchamel sauce Lemongrass
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
16%
Béchamel sauce
13%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Béchamel sauce
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 322mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.033g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. 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.