Lemongrass vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between lemongrass and barley?
- Lemongrass is richer in manganese, iron, and folate, yet barley is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
- Lemongrass's daily need coverage for manganese is 143% higher.
- Lemongrass has 4 times more folate than barley. Lemongrass has 75µg of folate, while barley has 19µg.
We used Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Barley, hulled types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +97% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +60% |
| Contains more IronIron | +126.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +168.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +121.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +87.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +24.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +161.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5285.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +294.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +893.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +111.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +318.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +464% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +297.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
25.31 g
Water:
70.58 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
12.48 g
Fats:
2.3 g
Carbs:
73.48 g
Water:
9.44 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +647.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +585.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +369.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +190.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.119 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.17 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.482 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.108 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +446.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +551.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 5.224mg | 1.943mg | 143% |
| Fiber | 17.3g | 69% | |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 37.7µg | 67% |
| Iron | 8.17mg | 3.6mg | 57% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.065mg | 0.646mg | 48% |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.498mg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 101mg | 264mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.101mg | 4.604mg | 22% |
| Protein | 1.82g | 12.48g | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.318mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 133mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 25.31g | 73.48g | 16% |
| Folate | 75µg | 19µg | 14% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 354kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.285mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 723mg | 452mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.17g | 1.108g | 6% |
| Zinc | 2.23mg | 2.77mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.05mg | 0.282mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Fats | 0.49g | 2.3g | 3% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 33mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.119g | 0.482g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.054g | 0.295g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 25.31g | 56.18g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.8g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.424mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.848mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.465mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.7mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.612mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.281mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
12%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
110%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.363g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barley 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1.5)
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.