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Cocoa solids vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cocoa solids and Lemongrass?

  • Cocoa solids are higher in Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, Zinc, Selenium, and Potassium, yet Lemongrass is higher in Manganese, and Folate.
  • Cocoa solids' daily need coverage for Copper is 391% more.
  • Cocoa solids have 68 times more Saturated Fat than Lemongrass. While Cocoa solids have 8.07g of Saturated Fat, Lemongrass has only 0.119g.

We used Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 356% 38% 134% 520% 1263% 186% 315% 2.7% 500% 78%
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 +731.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +96.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +110.8%
Contains more IronIron +69.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1324.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +205.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +626.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1942.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.1%

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% 2% 0% 20% 56% 41% 15% 27% 0% 6.3% 24% 6.5%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +78.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +98.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +408%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +134.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 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 +976.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2695.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +128.8%
Contains more OtherOther +222.2%
Contains more WaterWater +2252.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 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 +8363%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +158.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Lemongrass Opinion
Calories 228kcal 99kcal Cocoa solids
Protein 19.6g 1.82g Cocoa solids
Fats 13.7g 0.49g Cocoa solids
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg Lemongrass
Net carbs 20.9g 25.31g Lemongrass
Carbs 57.9g 25.31g Cocoa solids
Magnesium 499mg 60mg Cocoa solids
Calcium 128mg 65mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 1524mg 723mg Cocoa solids
Iron 13.86mg 8.17mg Cocoa solids
Sugar 1.75g Lemongrass
Fiber 37g Cocoa solids
Copper 3.788mg 0.266mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 6.81mg 2.23mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 734mg 101mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 21mg 6mg Lemongrass
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Lemongrass
Vitamin E 0.1mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 3.837mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 14.3µg 0.7µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.065mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.135mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 1.101mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.05mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.08mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin K 2.5µg Cocoa solids
Folate 32µg 75µg Lemongrass
Choline 12mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 8.07g 0.119g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 4.57g 0.054g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.17g Cocoa solids
Tryptophan 0.293mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.776mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.76mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 1.189mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.983mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.202mg Cocoa solids
Phenylalanine 0.941mg Cocoa solids
Valine 1.177mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.339mg Cocoa solids

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids 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
15%
Cocoa solids
12%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.951g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/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.