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Jujube vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Jujube and Lemongrass different?

  • Jujube is richer in Vitamin C, while Lemongrass is higher in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Zinc, Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Lemongrass covers your daily need of Manganese 223% more than Jujube.
  • Jujube contains 27 times more Vitamin C than Lemongrass. Jujube contains 69mg of Vitamin C, while Lemongrass contains 2.6mg.

Jujube, raw 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.
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Calcium +209.5%
Contains more Iron +1602.1%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +339.1%
Contains more Potassium +189.2%
Contains more Zinc +4360%
Contains more Copper +264.4%
Contains more Manganese +6119%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 18% 8% 10% 23% 1% 2% 25% 11% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Calcium +209.5%
Contains more Iron +1602.1%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +339.1%
Contains more Potassium +189.2%
Contains more Zinc +4360%
Contains more Copper +264.4%
Contains more Manganese +6119%

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.
Jujube
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Contains more Vitamin A +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +2553.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.08
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 230% 5% 10% 17% 0% 19% 0% 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 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +2553.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.08

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +10.3%
Contains more Protein +51.7%
Contains more Fats +145%
Contains more Carbs +25.1%
Contains more Other +252.9%
Equal in Water - 70.58
20% 78%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 20.23 g
Water: 77.86 g
Other: 0.51 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 Water +10.3%
Contains more Protein +51.7%
Contains more Fats +145%
Contains more Carbs +25.1%
Contains more Other +252.9%
Equal in Water - 70.58

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jujube Lemongrass Opinion
Net carbs 20.23g 25.31g Lemongrass
Protein 1.2g 1.82g Lemongrass
Fats 0.2g 0.49g Lemongrass
Carbs 20.23g 25.31g Lemongrass
Calories 79kcal 99kcal Lemongrass
Calcium 21mg 65mg Lemongrass
Iron 0.48mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 10mg 60mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 23mg 101mg Lemongrass
Potassium 250mg 723mg Lemongrass
Sodium 3mg 6mg Jujube
Zinc 0.05mg 2.23mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.073mg 0.266mg Lemongrass
Manganese 0.084mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg Lemongrass
Vitamin A 40IU 6IU Jujube
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Jujube
Vitamin C 69mg 2.6mg Jujube
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.065mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.135mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 1.101mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.05mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.08mg Jujube
Folate 75µg Lemongrass
Saturated Fat 0.119g Jujube
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g Lemongrass
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g Lemongrass

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jujube 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
24%
Jujube
13%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Jujube
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jujube
Jujube contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jujube
Jujube is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.119g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jujube
Jujube is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Jujube - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168151/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.