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Cumin vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cumin and Lemongrass?

  • Cumin is richer in Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Zinc, yet Lemongrass is richer in Manganese.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for Iron is 727% higher.
  • Cumin has 14 times more Calcium than Lemongrass. Cumin has 931mg of Calcium, while Lemongrass has 65mg.

We used Spices, cumin seed 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.
Cumin
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 261% 279% 158% 2489% 289% 131% 214% 22% 435% 28%
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 +510%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1332.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +147.3%
Contains more IronIron +712.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +225.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +115.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +394.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +642.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +56.7%

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.
Cumin
9
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 26% 76% 67% 0% 157% 75% 86% 0% 100% 0% 14% 7.5% 13%
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 +196.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +21066.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +866.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +142.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +315.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +443.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
4
18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 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 +878.6%
Contains more FatsFats +4444.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +74.8%
Contains more OtherOther +323.3%
Contains more WaterWater +775.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
2
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.279 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 +25900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1828.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cumin 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 Cumin Lemongrass Opinion
Calories 375kcal 99kcal Cumin
Protein 17.81g 1.82g Cumin
Fats 22.27g 0.49g Cumin
Vitamin C 7.7mg 2.6mg Cumin
Net carbs 33.74g 25.31g Cumin
Carbs 44.24g 25.31g Cumin
Magnesium 366mg 60mg Cumin
Calcium 931mg 65mg Cumin
Potassium 1788mg 723mg Cumin
Iron 66.36mg 8.17mg Cumin
Sugar 2.25g Lemongrass
Fiber 10.5g Cumin
Copper 0.867mg 0.266mg Cumin
Zinc 4.8mg 2.23mg Cumin
Phosphorus 499mg 101mg Cumin
Sodium 168mg 6mg Lemongrass
Vitamin A 1270IU 6IU Cumin
Vitamin A 64µg 0µg Cumin
Vitamin E 3.33mg Cumin
Manganese 3.333mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 5.2µg 0.7µg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.065mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.135mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 1.101mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 0.05mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.08mg Cumin
Vitamin K 5.4µg Cumin
Folate 10µg 75µg Lemongrass
Choline 24.7mg Cumin
Saturated Fat 1.535g 0.119g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 14.04g 0.054g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 0.17g Cumin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cumin 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
48%
Cumin
12%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.416g)
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 - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin
Cumin 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. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/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.