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Custard vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Custard and Lemongrass

  • Custard has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5, however, Lemongrass is richer in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Folate, Zinc, Potassium, and Magnesium.
  • Lemongrass's daily need coverage for Manganese is 227% more.
  • Lemongrass contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk 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 +113.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.7%
Contains more Selenium +757.1%
Contains more Iron +2302.9%
Contains more Magnesium +275%
Contains more Potassium +249.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +337.3%
Contains more Copper +786.7%
Contains more Manganese +74528.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 13% 12% 56% 19% 11% 14% 10% 1% 33%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Contains more Calcium +113.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.7%
Contains more Selenium +757.1%
Contains more Iron +2302.9%
Contains more Magnesium +275%
Contains more Potassium +249.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +337.3%
Contains more Copper +786.7%
Contains more Manganese +74528.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +2933.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1298%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +734.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Folate +733.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.065
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 2% 36% 1% 16% 51% 3% 42% 15% 7% 65% 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 A +2933.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1298%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +734.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Folate +733.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.065

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +119.2%
Contains more Fats +716.3%
Contains more Carbs +43.8%
Contains more Other +87.5%
Equal in Water - 70.58
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 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 +119.2%
Contains more Fats +716.3%
Contains more Carbs +43.8%
Contains more Other +87.5%
Equal in Water - 70.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1987%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%
59% 32% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.312 g
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1987%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard Lemongrass Opinion
Net carbs 17.6g 25.31g Lemongrass
Protein 3.99g 1.82g Custard
Fats 4g 0.49g Custard
Carbs 17.6g 25.31g Lemongrass
Calories 122kcal 99kcal Custard
Sugar 4.82g Lemongrass
Calcium 139mg 65mg Custard
Iron 0.34mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 16mg 60mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 130mg 101mg Custard
Potassium 207mg 723mg Lemongrass
Sodium 84mg 6mg Lemongrass
Zinc 0.51mg 2.23mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.03mg 0.266mg Lemongrass
Manganese 0.007mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 6µg 0.7µg Custard
Vitamin A 182IU 6IU Custard
Vitamin A RAE 52µg 0µg Custard
Vitamin E 0.06mg Custard
Vitamin D 47IU 0IU Custard
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Custard
Vitamin C 0.1mg 2.6mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.065mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.135mg Custard
Vitamin B3 0.132mg 1.101mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.699mg 0.05mg Custard
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.08mg Lemongrass
Folate 9µg 75µg Lemongrass
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0µg Custard
Vitamin K 0.2µg Custard
Tryptophan 0.082mg Custard
Threonine 0.192mg Custard
Isoleucine 0.207mg Custard
Leucine 0.337mg Custard
Lysine 0.214mg Custard
Methionine 0.091mg Custard
Phenylalanine 0.173mg Custard
Valine 0.233mg Custard
Histidine 0.092mg Custard
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg Lemongrass
Saturated Fat 2.032g 0.119g Lemongrass
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Custard
Monounsaturated Fat 1.127g 0.054g Custard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.312g 0.17g Custard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Custard 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
20%
Custard
13%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Custard
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.913g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1.5)
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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/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.