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Lemongrass vs. Brussels sprout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lemongrass and Brussels sprout

  • Lemongrass has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Zinc, Potassium, and Magnesium, however, Brussels sprout is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.
  • Lemongrass covers your daily Manganese needs 212% more than Brussels sprout.
  • Brussels sprout has 6 times less Iron than Lemongrass. Lemongrass has 8.17mg of Iron, while Brussels sprout has 1.4mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Brussels sprouts, 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 +54.8%
Contains more Iron +483.6%
Contains more Magnesium +160.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.4%
Contains more Potassium +85.9%
Contains less Sodium -76%
Contains more Zinc +431%
Contains more Copper +280%
Contains more Manganese +1450.1%
Contains more Selenium +128.6%
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 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Contains more Calcium +54.8%
Contains more Iron +483.6%
Contains more Magnesium +160.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.4%
Contains more Potassium +85.9%
Contains less Sodium -76%
Contains more Zinc +431%
Contains more Copper +280%
Contains more Manganese +1450.1%
Contains more Selenium +128.6%

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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Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.8%
Contains more Folate +23%
Contains more Vitamin A +12466.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +3169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +113.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +518%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.8%
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 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.8%
Contains more Folate +23%
Contains more Vitamin A +12466.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +3169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +113.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +518%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +63.3%
Contains more Carbs +182.8%
Contains more Other +31.4%
Contains more Protein +85.7%
Contains more Water +21.8%
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more Fats +63.3%
Contains more Carbs +182.8%
Contains more Other +31.4%
Contains more Protein +85.7%
Contains more Water +21.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +134.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89900%
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +134.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89900%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemongrass Brussels sprout Opinion
Net carbs 25.31g 5.15g Lemongrass
Protein 1.82g 3.38g Brussels sprout
Fats 0.49g 0.3g Lemongrass
Carbs 25.31g 8.95g Lemongrass
Calories 99kcal 43kcal Lemongrass
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g Lemongrass
Fiber 3.8g Brussels sprout
Calcium 65mg 42mg Lemongrass
Iron 8.17mg 1.4mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 60mg 23mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 101mg 69mg Lemongrass
Potassium 723mg 389mg Lemongrass
Sodium 6mg 25mg Lemongrass
Zinc 2.23mg 0.42mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.266mg 0.07mg Lemongrass
Manganese 5.224mg 0.337mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg 1.6µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 6IU 754IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 38µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.88mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 2.6mg 85mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.139mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.09mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 1.101mg 0.745mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.309mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.219mg Brussels sprout
Folate 75µg 61µg Lemongrass
Vitamin K 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg Brussels sprout
Threonine 0.12mg Brussels sprout
Isoleucine 0.132mg Brussels sprout
Leucine 0.152mg Brussels sprout
Lysine 0.154mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.032mg Brussels sprout
Phenylalanine 0.098mg Brussels sprout
Valine 0.155mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.076mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.119g 0.062g Brussels sprout
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g 0.023g Lemongrass
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 153g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lemongrass Brussels sprout
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
81%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Lemongrass
24%
Brussels sprout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.057g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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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. Lemongrass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168573/nutrients
  2. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.