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Lemongrass vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lemongrass and Candy bar different?

  • Lemongrass is higher in Manganese, and Iron, however, Candy bar is richer in Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Candy bar is 11763% higher.
  • Lemongrass contains 8 times more Iron than Candy bar. While Lemongrass contains 8.17mg of Iron, Candy bar contains only 0.97mg.
  • Lemongrass has less Saturated Fat.

Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Candies, peanut bar are the varieties 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 +742.3%
Contains more Potassium +77.6%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Manganese +320.3%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +205%
Contains more Zinc +76.7%
Contains more Copper +191%
Contains more Selenium +571.4%
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 24% 37% 79% 132% 36% 21% 108% 258% 163% 26%
Contains more Iron +742.3%
Contains more Potassium +77.6%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Manganese +320.3%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +205%
Contains more Zinc +76.7%
Contains more Copper +191%
Contains more Selenium +571.4%

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 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +619.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1560%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +191150%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.14
Equal in Folate - 75
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% 82% 0% 0% 25% 33% 149% 50% 35308% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +619.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1560%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +191150%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.14
Equal in Folate - 75

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +4311.3%
Contains more Protein +751.6%
Contains more Fats +6777.6%
Contains more Carbs +87.3%
Equal in Other - 1.8
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Water +4311.3%
Contains more Protein +751.6%
Contains more Fats +6777.6%
Contains more Carbs +87.3%
Equal in Other - 1.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30864.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6164.7%
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30864.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6164.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lemongrass Candy bar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemongrass Candy bar Opinion
Net carbs 25.31g 43.3g Candy bar
Protein 1.82g 15.5g Candy bar
Fats 0.49g 33.7g Candy bar
Carbs 25.31g 47.4g Candy bar
Calories 99kcal 522kcal Candy bar
Sugar 42.22g Lemongrass
Fiber 4.1g Candy bar
Calcium 65mg 78mg Candy bar
Iron 8.17mg 0.97mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 60mg 110mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 101mg 308mg Candy bar
Potassium 723mg 407mg Lemongrass
Sodium 6mg 156mg Lemongrass
Zinc 2.23mg 3.94mg Candy bar
Copper 0.266mg 0.774mg Candy bar
Manganese 5.224mg 1.243mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg 4.7µg Candy bar
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Lemongrass
Vitamin E 4.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.14mg Candy bar
Vitamin B3 1.101mg 7.922mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.83mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 153mg Candy bar
Folate 75µg 75µg
Tryptophan 0.149mg Candy bar
Threonine 0.52mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.534mg Candy bar
Leucine 0.986mg Candy bar
Lysine 0.545mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.185mg Candy bar
Phenylalanine 0.787mg Candy bar
Valine 0.638mg Candy bar
Histidine 0.385mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 0.119g 4.678g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g 16.721g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 10.65g Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lemongrass Candy bar
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
2975%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Lemongrass
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.559g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar
Candy bar 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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.