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Dashi vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Dashi and Lemongrass

  • Dashi has more Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Calcium, while Lemongrass has more Iron, Copper, Zinc, and Folate.
  • Lemongrass covers your daily need of Iron 89% more than Dashi.
  • The amount of Sodium in Lemongrass is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry 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.
Dashi
Dashi
3
:
7
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
Contains more Calcium +187.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.4%
Contains more Selenium +3842.9%
Contains more Iron +693.2%
Contains more Potassium +134%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +2377.8%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Equal in Magnesium - 60
Dashi
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 39% 40% 72% 28% 140% 3% 0% 0% 151%
Lemongrass
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Contains more Calcium +187.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.4%
Contains more Selenium +3842.9%
Contains more Iron +693.2%
Contains more Potassium +134%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +2377.8%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Equal in Magnesium - 60

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.
Dashi
Dashi
8
:
3
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
Contains more Vitamin A +8233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +218.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +136.4%
Contains more Folate +257.1%
Dashi
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 30% 15% 0% 4% 25% 100% 47% 0% 24% 16% 38% 168%
Lemongrass
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 +8233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +218.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +136.4%
Contains more Folate +257.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dashi
Dashi
4
:
1
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
Contains more Protein +817.6%
Contains more Fats +2734.7%
Contains more Carbs +156.3%
Contains more Other +23.9%
Contains more Water +2968.7%
Dashi
17% 14% 65% 2% 2%
Protein: 16.7 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 64.88 g
Water: 2.3 g
Other: 2.23 g
Lemongrass
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 +817.6%
Contains more Fats +2734.7%
Contains more Carbs +156.3%
Contains more Other +23.9%
Contains more Water +2968.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dashi
Dashi
2
:
1
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9835.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2538.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%
Dashi
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.433 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.485 g
Lemongrass
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9835.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2538.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dashi Lemongrass Opinion
Net carbs 64.68g 25.31g Dashi
Protein 16.7g 1.82g Dashi
Fats 13.89g 0.49g Dashi
Carbs 64.88g 25.31g Dashi
Calories 438kcal 99kcal Dashi
Sugar 14.47g Lemongrass
Fiber 0.2g Dashi
Calcium 187mg 65mg Dashi
Iron 1.03mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 56mg 60mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 166mg 101mg Dashi
Potassium 309mg 723mg Lemongrass
Sodium 1067mg 6mg Lemongrass
Zinc 0.09mg 2.23mg Lemongrass
Copper 0mg 0.266mg Lemongrass
Manganese 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 27.6µg 0.7µg Dashi
Vitamin A 500IU 6IU Dashi
Vitamin A RAE 25µg 0µg Dashi
Vitamin E 0.72mg Dashi
Vitamin C 1.1mg 2.6mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.065mg Dashi
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.135mg Dashi
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 1.101mg Dashi
Vitamin B5 0.05mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.08mg Dashi
Folate 21µg 75µg Lemongrass
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Dashi
Vitamin K 66.9µg Dashi
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg Lemongrass
Saturated Fat 3.433g 0.119g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 5.365g 0.054g Dashi
Polyunsaturated fat 4.485g 0.17g Dashi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dashi Lemongrass
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
38%
Dashi
13%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Dashi
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 1061mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.314g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dashi
Dashi is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dashi
Dashi is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Dashi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171613/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.