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Graham cracker vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Graham cracker and Lemongrass

  • Graham cracker has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, however, Lemongrass is higher in Manganese, Iron, Potassium, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Lemongrass covers your daily Manganese needs 183% more than Graham cracker.
  • Lemongrass contains 77 times less Sodium than Graham cracker. Graham cracker contains 459mg of Sodium, while Lemongrass contains 6mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) 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 +18.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.2%
Contains more Selenium +800%
Contains more Iron +116.1%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +325.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +132.3%
Contains more Copper +56.5%
Contains more Manganese +412.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 142% 29% 80% 15% 60% 27% 57% 133% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Contains more Calcium +18.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.2%
Contains more Selenium +800%
Contains more Iron +116.1%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +325.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +132.3%
Contains more Copper +56.5%
Contains more Manganese +412.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +307.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +303.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +740%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95%
Contains more Folate +21.3%
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% 31% 0% 0% 67% 74% 84% 26% 36% 69% 0% 36%
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 +307.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +303.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +740%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95%
Contains more Folate +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +267.6%
Contains more Fats +2063.3%
Contains more Carbs +206.8%
Contains more Water +1982%
Equal in Other - 1.8
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 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 +267.6%
Contains more Fats +2063.3%
Contains more Carbs +206.8%
Contains more Water +1982%
Equal in Other - 1.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4546.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3069.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4546.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3069.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Lemongrass Opinion
Net carbs 74.26g 25.31g Graham cracker
Protein 6.69g 1.82g Graham cracker
Fats 10.6g 0.49g Graham cracker
Carbs 77.66g 25.31g Graham cracker
Calories 430kcal 99kcal Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g Lemongrass
Fiber 3.4g Graham cracker
Calcium 77mg 65mg Graham cracker
Iron 3.78mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 40mg 60mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 185mg 101mg Graham cracker
Potassium 170mg 723mg Lemongrass
Sodium 459mg 6mg Lemongrass
Zinc 0.96mg 2.23mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.17mg 0.266mg Lemongrass
Manganese 1.019mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 6.3µg 0.7µg Graham cracker
Vitamin A 2IU 6IU Lemongrass
Vitamin E 1.51mg Graham cracker
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.065mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.135mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 1.101mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.05mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.08mg Graham cracker
Folate 91µg 75µg Graham cracker
Vitamin K 14.3µg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.055g 0g Lemongrass
Saturated Fat 1.633g 0.119g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 2.509g 0.054g Graham cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 0.17g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Graham cracker 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
35%
Graham cracker
13%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 453mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.514g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.