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Gratin vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Gratin and Lemongrass

  • Gratin has more Vitamin C, however, Lemongrass is higher in Manganese, Iron, Folate, Zinc, Copper, Potassium, and Magnesium.
  • Lemongrass covers your daily Manganese needs 220% more than Gratin.
  • Lemongrass contains 72 times less Sodium than Gratin. Gratin contains 433mg of Sodium, while Lemongrass contains 6mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter 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 +83.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.9%
Contains more Selenium +285.7%
Contains more Iron +1176.6%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +82.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +223.2%
Contains more Copper +66.3%
Contains more Manganese +3144.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Contains more Calcium +83.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.9%
Contains more Selenium +285.7%
Contains more Iron +1176.6%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +82.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +223.2%
Contains more Copper +66.3%
Contains more Manganese +3144.7%

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.
Gratin
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Contains more Vitamin A +4300%
Contains more Vitamin C +280.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +674%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.9%
Contains more Folate +581.8%
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 16% 0% 0% 33% 16% 27% 19% 24% 41% 9% 0% 0%
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 +4300%
Contains more Vitamin C +280.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +674%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.9%
Contains more Folate +581.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.065

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +178%
Contains more Fats +1449%
Contains more Other +15.6%
Contains more Carbs +124.6%
Equal in Water - 70.58
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 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 +178%
Contains more Fats +1449%
Contains more Other +15.6%
Contains more Carbs +124.6%
Equal in Water - 70.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3879.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3879.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gratin Lemongrass Opinion
Net carbs 9.47g 25.31g Lemongrass
Protein 5.06g 1.82g Gratin
Fats 7.59g 0.49g Gratin
Carbs 11.27g 25.31g Lemongrass
Calories 132kcal 99kcal Gratin
Fiber 1.8g Gratin
Calcium 119mg 65mg Gratin
Iron 0.64mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 20mg 60mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 113mg 101mg Gratin
Potassium 396mg 723mg Lemongrass
Sodium 433mg 6mg Lemongrass
Zinc 0.69mg 2.23mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.16mg 0.266mg Lemongrass
Manganese 0.161mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 2.7µg 0.7µg Gratin
Vitamin A 264IU 6IU Gratin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 0µg Gratin
Vitamin C 9.9mg 2.6mg Gratin
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.065mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.135mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 0.993mg 1.101mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.05mg Gratin
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.08mg Gratin
Folate 11µg 75µg Lemongrass
Tryptophan 0.07mg Gratin
Threonine 0.192mg Gratin
Isoleucine 0.284mg Gratin
Leucine 0.443mg Gratin
Lysine 0.381mg Gratin
Methionine 0.117mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.254mg Gratin
Valine 0.325mg Gratin
Histidine 0.151mg Gratin
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg Lemongrass
Saturated Fat 4.733g 0.119g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 2.149g 0.054g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g 0.17g Gratin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gratin 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
15%
Gratin
13%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Gratin
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 427mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.614g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gratin
Gratin is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.
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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.