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Lemongrass vs. Brie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lemongrass and Brie different?

  • Lemongrass is richer in Manganese, Iron, and Copper, while Brie is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Lemongrass covers your daily need of Manganese 226% more than Brie.
  • Lemongrass contains 16 times more Iron than Brie. Lemongrass contains 8.17mg of Iron, while Brie contains 0.5mg.
  • Lemongrass is lower in Sodium.

Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Cheese, brie 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 more Iron +1534%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +375.7%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Copper +1300%
Contains more Manganese +15264.7%
Contains more Calcium +183.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.1%
Contains more Selenium +1971.4%
Equal in Zinc - 2.38
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 19% 15% 81% 14% 83% 65% 7% 5% 80%
Contains more Iron +1534%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +375.7%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Copper +1300%
Contains more Manganese +15264.7%
Contains more Calcium +183.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.1%
Contains more Selenium +1971.4%
Equal in Zinc - 2.38

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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Brie
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +189.7%
Contains more Folate +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +9766.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +285.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1280%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.07
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 36% 5% 15% 0% 18% 120% 8% 42% 55% 49% 207% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +189.7%
Contains more Folate +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +9766.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +285.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1280%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.07

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +5524.4%
Contains more Water +45.8%
Contains more Protein +1040.1%
Contains more Fats +5549%
Contains more Other +50%
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
21% 28% 48% 3%
Protein: 20.75 g
Fats: 27.68 g
Carbs: 0.45 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Carbs +5524.4%
Contains more Water +45.8%
Contains more Protein +1040.1%
Contains more Fats +5549%
Contains more Other +50%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14738.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +385.9%
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.826 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14738.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +385.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemongrass Brie Opinion
Net carbs 25.31g 0.45g Lemongrass
Protein 1.82g 20.75g Brie
Fats 0.49g 27.68g Brie
Carbs 25.31g 0.45g Lemongrass
Calories 99kcal 334kcal Brie
Sugar 0.45g Lemongrass
Calcium 65mg 184mg Brie
Iron 8.17mg 0.5mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 60mg 20mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 101mg 188mg Brie
Potassium 723mg 152mg Lemongrass
Sodium 6mg 629mg Lemongrass
Zinc 2.23mg 2.38mg Brie
Copper 0.266mg 0.019mg Lemongrass
Manganese 5.224mg 0.034mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg 14.5µg Brie
Vitamin A 6IU 592IU Brie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 174µg Brie
Vitamin E 0.24mg Brie
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Brie
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Brie
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.07mg Brie
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.52mg Brie
Vitamin B3 1.101mg 0.38mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.69mg Brie
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.235mg Brie
Folate 75µg 65µg Lemongrass
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.65µg Brie
Vitamin K 2.3µg Brie
Tryptophan 0.322mg Brie
Threonine 0.751mg Brie
Isoleucine 1.015mg Brie
Leucine 1.929mg Brie
Lysine 1.851mg Brie
Methionine 0.592mg Brie
Phenylalanine 1.158mg Brie
Valine 1.34mg Brie
Histidine 0.716mg Brie
Cholesterol 0mg 100mg Lemongrass
Saturated Fat 0.119g 17.41g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g 8.013g Brie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 0.826g Brie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lemongrass Brie
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
13%
Lemongrass
46%
Brie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Lemongrass
42%
Brie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 623mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.291g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brie
Brie is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Lemongrass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168573/nutrients
  2. Brie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172177/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.