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Honey vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Honey and Lemongrass different?

  • Lemongrass is higher than Honey in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Potassium, Zinc, Folate, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Lemongrass covers your daily need of Manganese 224% more than Honey.

Honey and Lemon grass (citronella), raw types were used in this article.

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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.
Honey
Honey
2
:
8
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains more Calcium +983.3%
Contains more Iron +1845.2%
Contains more Magnesium +2900%
Contains more Phosphorus +2425%
Contains more Potassium +1290.4%
Contains more Zinc +913.6%
Contains more Copper +638.9%
Contains more Manganese +6430%
Honey
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 2% 2% 5% 1% 6% 12% 11% 5%
Lemongrass
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains more Calcium +983.3%
Contains more Iron +1845.2%
Contains more Magnesium +2900%
Contains more Phosphorus +2425%
Contains more Potassium +1290.4%
Contains more Zinc +913.6%
Contains more Copper +638.9%
Contains more Manganese +6430%

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.
Honey
Honey
3
:
7
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +420%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +255.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +809.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Folate +3650%
Honey
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 9% 3% 5% 6% 2% 0% 0%
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 B5 +36%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +420%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +255.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +809.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Folate +3650%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Honey
Honey
1
:
4
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
Contains more Carbs +225.6%
Contains more Protein +506.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +312.7%
Contains more Other +800%
Honey
82% 17%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 82.4 g
Water: 17.1 g
Other: 0.2 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 Carbs +225.6%
Contains more Protein +506.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +312.7%
Contains more Other +800%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Honey Lemongrass Opinion
Net carbs 82.2g 25.31g Honey
Protein 0.3g 1.82g Lemongrass
Fats 0g 0.49g Lemongrass
Carbs 82.4g 25.31g Honey
Calories 304kcal 99kcal Honey
Fructose 40.94g Honey
Sugar 82.12g Lemongrass
Fiber 0.2g Honey
Calcium 6mg 65mg Lemongrass
Iron 0.42mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 2mg 60mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 4mg 101mg Lemongrass
Potassium 52mg 723mg Lemongrass
Sodium 4mg 6mg Honey
Zinc 0.22mg 2.23mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.036mg 0.266mg Lemongrass
Manganese 0.08mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.8µg 0.7µg Honey
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Lemongrass
Vitamin C 0.5mg 2.6mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.065mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.135mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 0.121mg 1.101mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.05mg Honey
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.08mg Lemongrass
Folate 2µg 75µg Lemongrass
Tryptophan 0.004mg Honey
Threonine 0.004mg Honey
Isoleucine 0.008mg Honey
Leucine 0.01mg Honey
Lysine 0.008mg Honey
Methionine 0.001mg Honey
Phenylalanine 0.011mg Honey
Valine 0.009mg Honey
Histidine 0.001mg Honey
Saturated Fat 0g 0.119g Honey
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.054g Lemongrass
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.17g Lemongrass

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Honey 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
2%
Honey
13%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Honey
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 82.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Honey
Honey contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Honey
Honey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.119g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
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. Honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169640/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.