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Crab vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Crab and Lemongrass

  • Crab has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Zinc, while Lemongrass has more Manganese, and Iron.
  • Lemongrass covers your daily need of Manganese 224% more than Crab.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Lemongrass is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned 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.
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.7%
Contains more Zinc +70.9%
Contains more Copper +206%
Contains more Selenium +6028.6%
Contains more Iron +1534%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +179.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Manganese +6959.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 19% 26% 101% 23% 74% 104% 272% 10% 234%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.7%
Contains more Zinc +70.9%
Contains more Copper +206%
Contains more Selenium +6028.6%
Contains more Iron +1534%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +179.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Manganese +6959.5%

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.
Crab
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Contains more Vitamin C +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +149.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1894%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.2%
Contains more Folate +47.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 37% 0% 11% 6% 22% 52% 60% 36% 39% 417% 1%
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 C +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +149.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1894%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.2%
Contains more Folate +47.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +882.4%
Contains more Fats +51%
Contains more Water +12.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 1.8
18% 80% 2%
Protein: 17.88 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.69 g
Other: 1.69 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 +882.4%
Contains more Fats +51%
Contains more Water +12.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 1.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +138.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.8%
34% 22% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.201 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.258 g
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +138.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab Lemongrass Opinion
Net carbs 0g 25.31g Lemongrass
Protein 17.88g 1.82g Crab
Fats 0.74g 0.49g Crab
Carbs 0g 25.31g Lemongrass
Calories 83kcal 99kcal Lemongrass
Calcium 91mg 65mg Crab
Iron 0.5mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 36mg 60mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 234mg 101mg Crab
Potassium 259mg 723mg Lemongrass
Sodium 563mg 6mg Lemongrass
Zinc 3.81mg 2.23mg Crab
Copper 0.814mg 0.266mg Crab
Manganese 0.074mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 42.9µg 0.7µg Crab
Vitamin A 2IU 6IU Lemongrass
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Crab
Vitamin E 1.84mg Crab
Vitamin C 3.3mg 2.6mg Crab
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.065mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.135mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 2.747mg 1.101mg Crab
Vitamin B5 0.997mg 0.05mg Crab
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.08mg Crab
Folate 51µg 75µg Lemongrass
Vitamin B12 3.33µg 0µg Crab
Vitamin K 0.3µg Crab
Tryptophan 0.226mg Crab
Threonine 0.727mg Crab
Isoleucine 0.776mg Crab
Leucine 1.307mg Crab
Lysine 1.386mg Crab
Methionine 0.452mg Crab
Phenylalanine 0.708mg Crab
Valine 0.806mg Crab
Histidine 0.393mg Crab
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Lemongrass
Trans Fat 0.014g 0g Lemongrass
Saturated Fat 0.201g 0.119g Lemongrass
Omega-3 - DHA 0.067g Crab
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g Crab
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g Crab
Monounsaturated Fat 0.129g 0.054g Crab
Polyunsaturated fat 0.258g 0.17g Crab
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Crab

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Crab Lemongrass
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
56%
Crab
13%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Crab
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 557mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.082g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is cheaper (difference - $10.5)
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.
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. Crab - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171966/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.