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Focaccia vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Focaccia and Lemongrass

  • Focaccia has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Vitamin B2, however, Lemongrass is higher in Manganese, Iron, Copper, and Potassium.
  • Lemongrass covers your daily Manganese needs 211% more than Focaccia.
  • Lemongrass contains 94 times less Sodium than Focaccia. Focaccia contains 561mg of Sodium, while Lemongrass contains 6mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain 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 Phosphorus +26.7%
Contains more Selenium +2171.4%
Contains more Calcium +85.7%
Contains more Iron +158.5%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +534.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +67.7%
Contains more Copper +192.3%
Contains more Manganese +1335.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 119% 15% 55% 11% 74% 37% 31% 48% 87%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.7%
Contains more Selenium +2171.4%
Contains more Calcium +85.7%
Contains more Iron +158.5%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +534.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +67.7%
Contains more Copper +192.3%
Contains more Manganese +1335.2%

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 B1 +623.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +123%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1190%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.3%
Contains more Folate +84%
Contains more Vitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 29% 0% 0% 118% 70% 69% 39% 27% 104% 0% 15%
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 B1 +623.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +123%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1190%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.3%
Contains more Folate +84%
Contains more Vitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +381.9%
Contains more Fats +1510.2%
Contains more Carbs +41.5%
Contains more Water +53.7%
Contains more Other +11.8%
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 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 +381.9%
Contains more Fats +1510.2%
Contains more Carbs +41.5%
Contains more Water +53.7%
Contains more Other +11.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +484.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%
12% 75% 13%
Saturated Fat: 0.877 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.994 g
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +484.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Focaccia Lemongrass Opinion
Net carbs 34.02g 25.31g Focaccia
Protein 8.77g 1.82g Focaccia
Fats 7.89g 0.49g Focaccia
Carbs 35.82g 25.31g Focaccia
Calories 249kcal 99kcal Focaccia
Sugar 1.75g Lemongrass
Fiber 1.8g Focaccia
Calcium 35mg 65mg Lemongrass
Iron 3.16mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 20mg 60mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 128mg 101mg Focaccia
Potassium 114mg 723mg Lemongrass
Sodium 561mg 6mg Lemongrass
Zinc 1.33mg 2.23mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.091mg 0.266mg Lemongrass
Manganese 0.364mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 15.9µg 0.7µg Focaccia
Vitamin A 2IU 6IU Lemongrass
Vitamin E 1.42mg Focaccia
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.47mg 0.065mg Focaccia
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.135mg Focaccia
Vitamin B3 3.67mg 1.101mg Focaccia
Vitamin B5 0.645mg 0.05mg Focaccia
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.08mg Focaccia
Folate 138µg 75µg Focaccia
Vitamin K 5.7µg Focaccia
Saturated Fat 0.877g 0.119g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 5.67g 0.054g Focaccia
Polyunsaturated fat 0.994g 0.17g Focaccia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Focaccia 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
39%
Focaccia
13%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Focaccia
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 555mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.758g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Focaccia
Focaccia is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Focaccia
Focaccia 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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.