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Lemongrass vs. Celeriac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lemongrass and Celeriac

  • Lemongrass has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Zinc, Folate, Potassium, and Magnesium, while Celeriac has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin C.
  • Lemongrass covers your daily need of Manganese 220% more than Celeriac.
  • Lemongrass contains 12 times more Iron than Celeriac. While Lemongrass contains 8.17mg of Iron, Celeriac contains only 0.7mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Celeriac, 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 +51.2%
Contains more Iron +1067.1%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +141%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Zinc +575.8%
Contains more Copper +280%
Contains more Manganese +3206.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.9%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
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% 27% 15% 50% 27% 14% 10% 24% 21% 4%
Contains more Calcium +51.2%
Contains more Iron +1067.1%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +141%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Zinc +575.8%
Contains more Copper +280%
Contains more Manganese +3206.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.9%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.3%
Contains more Folate +837.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +604%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.3%
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% 8% 0% 27% 13% 14% 14% 22% 39% 6% 0% 103%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.3%
Contains more Folate +837.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +604%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +21.3%
Contains more Fats +63.3%
Contains more Carbs +175.1%
Contains more Other +80%
Contains more Water +24.7%
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
9% 88%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 88 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Protein +21.3%
Contains more Fats +63.3%
Contains more Carbs +175.1%
Contains more Other +80%
Contains more Water +24.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.058
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
28% 20% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.079 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.148 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.058

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lemongrass Celeriac
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemongrass Celeriac Opinion
Net carbs 25.31g 7.4g Lemongrass
Protein 1.82g 1.5g Lemongrass
Fats 0.49g 0.3g Lemongrass
Carbs 25.31g 9.2g Lemongrass
Calories 99kcal 42kcal Lemongrass
Sugar 1.6g Lemongrass
Fiber 1.8g Celeriac
Calcium 65mg 43mg Lemongrass
Iron 8.17mg 0.7mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 60mg 20mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 101mg 115mg Celeriac
Potassium 723mg 300mg Lemongrass
Sodium 6mg 100mg Lemongrass
Zinc 2.23mg 0.33mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.266mg 0.07mg Lemongrass
Manganese 5.224mg 0.158mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Lemongrass
Vitamin E 0.36mg Celeriac
Vitamin C 2.6mg 8mg Celeriac
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.05mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.06mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 1.101mg 0.7mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.352mg Celeriac
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.165mg Celeriac
Folate 75µg 8µg Lemongrass
Vitamin K 41µg Celeriac
Saturated Fat 0.119g 0.079g Celeriac
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g 0.058g Celeriac
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 0.148g Lemongrass

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lemongrass Celeriac
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
20%
Celeriac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Lemongrass
20%
Celeriac

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Celeriac
Celeriac is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is cheaper?
Celeriac
Celeriac is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Celeriac - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170400/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.