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Corn grain vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Corn grain and Lemongrass?

  • Corn grain is richer in Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, yet Lemongrass is richer in Manganese, Iron, Folate, and Potassium.
  • Lemongrass's daily need coverage for Manganese is 206% higher.
  • Corn grain has 22 times more Selenium than Lemongrass. Corn grain has 15.5µg of Selenium, while Lemongrass has 0.7µg.

We used Corn grain, yellow and Lemon grass (citronella), raw types in this comparison.

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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 91% 2.1% 25% 102% 105% 60% 90% 4.6% 63% 85%
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 +111.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +18%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +107.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2114.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +828.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +151.9%
Contains more IronIron +201.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +977.1%
~equal in Zinc ~2.23mg

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% 13% 9.8% 0% 96% 46% 68% 25% 144% 0% 0.75% 14% 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 AVitamin A +3466.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +492.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +229.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +748%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +677.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +294.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 5% 74% 10%
Protein: 9.42 g
Fats: 4.74 g
Carbs: 74.26 g
Water: 10.37 g
Other: 1.21 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 +417.6%
Contains more FatsFats +867.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +193.4%
Contains more WaterWater +580.6%
Contains more OtherOther +48.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 31% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.667 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.251 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.163 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 +2216.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1172.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -82.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corn grain 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 vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn grain Lemongrass Opinion
Calories 365kcal 99kcal Corn grain
Protein 9.42g 1.82g Corn grain
Fats 4.74g 0.49g Corn grain
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg Lemongrass
Net carbs 66.96g 25.31g Corn grain
Carbs 74.26g 25.31g Corn grain
Magnesium 127mg 60mg Corn grain
Calcium 7mg 65mg Lemongrass
Potassium 287mg 723mg Lemongrass
Iron 2.71mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Sugar 0.64g Lemongrass
Fiber 7.3g Corn grain
Copper 0.314mg 0.266mg Corn grain
Zinc 2.21mg 2.23mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 210mg 101mg Corn grain
Sodium 35mg 6mg Lemongrass
Vitamin A 214IU 6IU Corn grain
Vitamin A 11µg 0µg Corn grain
Vitamin E 0.49mg Corn grain
Manganese 0.485mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 15.5µg 0.7µg Corn grain
Vitamin B1 0.385mg 0.065mg Corn grain
Vitamin B2 0.201mg 0.135mg Corn grain
Vitamin B3 3.627mg 1.101mg Corn grain
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.05mg Corn grain
Vitamin B6 0.622mg 0.08mg Corn grain
Vitamin K 0.3µg Corn grain
Folate 19µg 75µg Lemongrass
Saturated Fat 0.667g 0.119g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 1.251g 0.054g Corn grain
Polyunsaturated fat 2.163g 0.17g Corn grain
Tryptophan 0.067mg Corn grain
Threonine 0.354mg Corn grain
Isoleucine 0.337mg Corn grain
Leucine 1.155mg Corn grain
Lysine 0.265mg Corn grain
Methionine 0.197mg Corn grain
Phenylalanine 0.463mg Corn grain
Valine 0.477mg Corn grain
Histidine 0.287mg Corn grain

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn grain 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
32%
Corn grain
12%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corn grain
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.548g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn grain
Corn grain is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn grain
Corn grain is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Corn grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170288/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.