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Chewing gum vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chewing gum and Lemongrass

  • Chewing gum has less Manganese, Iron, Copper, Potassium, Zinc, Folate, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Lemongrass covers your daily Manganese needs 227% more than Chewing gum.

Food varieties used in this article are Chewing gum 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 0% 0% 0.18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.13% 0% 3.3%
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 less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36050%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.7%

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.
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% 0.36% 0% 0% 16% 31% 21% 3% 18% 0% 0% 56% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~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
97% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 96.7 g
Water: 2.6 g
Other: 0.4 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 CarbsCarbs +282.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +63.3%
Contains more WaterWater +2614.6%
Contains more OtherOther +350%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 31% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.137 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -64.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +46.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +24.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chewing gum Lemongrass Opinion
Calories 360kcal 99kcal Chewing gum
Protein 0g 1.82g Lemongrass
Fats 0.3g 0.49g Lemongrass
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg Lemongrass
Net carbs 94.3g 25.31g Chewing gum
Carbs 96.7g 25.31g Chewing gum
Magnesium 0mg 60mg Lemongrass
Calcium 0mg 65mg Lemongrass
Potassium 2mg 723mg Lemongrass
Iron 0mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Sugar 66.08g Lemongrass
Fiber 2.4g Chewing gum
Copper 0mg 0.266mg Lemongrass
Zinc 0mg 2.23mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 0mg 101mg Lemongrass
Sodium 1mg 6mg Chewing gum
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Lemongrass
Manganese 0mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.065mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.135mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.101mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.05mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.08mg Lemongrass
Folate 0µg 75µg Lemongrass
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.119g Chewing gum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.079g 0.054g Chewing gum
Polyunsaturated fat 0.137g 0.17g Lemongrass

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 66.08g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.077g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()

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. Chewing gum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168771/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.