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Lemongrass vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Lemongrass and Buckwheat

  • Lemongrass has more Manganese, Iron, Potassium, Folate, Zinc, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Calcium, however, Buckwheat is richer in Vitamin B5.
  • Lemongrass's daily need coverage for Manganese is 210% more.
  • Lemongrass contains 10 times more Iron than Buckwheat. Lemongrass contains 8.17mg of Iron, while Buckwheat contains 0.8mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked.

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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 +828.6%
Contains more Iron +921.3%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.3%
Contains more Potassium +721.6%
Contains more Zinc +265.6%
Contains more Copper +82.2%
Contains more Manganese +1196.3%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Selenium +214.3%
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 3% 30% 37% 30% 8% 1% 17% 49% 53% 12%
Contains more Calcium +828.6%
Contains more Iron +921.3%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.3%
Contains more Potassium +721.6%
Contains more Zinc +265.6%
Contains more Copper +82.2%
Contains more Manganese +1196.3%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Selenium +214.3%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.1%
Contains more Folate +435.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +618%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.077
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 0% 2% 0% 0% 10% 9% 18% 22% 18% 11% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.1%
Contains more Folate +435.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +618%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.077

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +26.9%
Contains more Other +318.6%
Contains more Protein +85.7%
Contains more Fats +26.5%
Equal in Water - 75.63
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% 20% 76%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 19.94 g
Water: 75.63 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more Carbs +26.9%
Contains more Other +318.6%
Contains more Protein +85.7%
Contains more Fats +26.5%
Equal in Water - 75.63

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +248.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.6%
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.188 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +248.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemongrass Buckwheat Opinion
Net carbs 25.31g 17.24g Lemongrass
Protein 1.82g 3.38g Buckwheat
Fats 0.49g 0.62g Buckwheat
Carbs 25.31g 19.94g Lemongrass
Calories 99kcal 92kcal Lemongrass
Fructose 0.1g Buckwheat
Sugar 0.9g Lemongrass
Fiber 2.7g Buckwheat
Calcium 65mg 7mg Lemongrass
Iron 8.17mg 0.8mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 60mg 51mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 101mg 70mg Lemongrass
Potassium 723mg 88mg Lemongrass
Sodium 6mg 4mg Buckwheat
Zinc 2.23mg 0.61mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.266mg 0.146mg Lemongrass
Manganese 5.224mg 0.403mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg 2.2µg Buckwheat
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Lemongrass
Vitamin E 0.09mg Buckwheat
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.04mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.039mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 1.101mg 0.94mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.359mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.077mg Lemongrass
Folate 75µg 14µg Lemongrass
Vitamin K 1.9µg Buckwheat
Tryptophan 0.049mg Buckwheat
Threonine 0.129mg Buckwheat
Isoleucine 0.127mg Buckwheat
Leucine 0.212mg Buckwheat
Lysine 0.172mg Buckwheat
Methionine 0.044mg Buckwheat
Phenylalanine 0.133mg Buckwheat
Valine 0.173mg Buckwheat
Histidine 0.079mg Buckwheat
Saturated Fat 0.119g 0.134g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g 0.188g Buckwheat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 0.188g Buckwheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lemongrass Buckwheat
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
8%
Buckwheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Lemongrass
24%
Buckwheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
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?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
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. Buckwheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170686/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.