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Lemongrass vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lemongrass and Chocolate

  • Lemongrass has more Manganese, and Vitamin B2, however, Chocolate has more Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Lemongrass is 165% higher.
  • Chocolate has 3 times less Vitamin B2 than Lemongrass. Lemongrass has 0.135mg of Vitamin B2, while Chocolate has 0.05mg.
  • Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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.
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
6
:
4
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Calcium +16.1%
Contains more Potassium +29.3%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +10.9%
Contains more Manganese +268.1%
Contains more Magnesium +143.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +104%
Contains more Copper +286.5%
Contains more Selenium +328.6%
Equal in Iron - 8.02
Equal in Zinc - 2.01
Lemongrass
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Chocolate
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains more Calcium +16.1%
Contains more Potassium +29.3%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +10.9%
Contains more Manganese +268.1%
Contains more Magnesium +143.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +104%
Contains more Copper +286.5%
Contains more Selenium +328.6%
Equal in Iron - 8.02
Equal in Zinc - 2.01

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.
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
7
:
5
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +494%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Lemongrass
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%
Chocolate
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +494%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
2
:
3
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Water +7176.3%
Contains more Protein +168.1%
Contains more Fats +6283.7%
Contains more Carbs +141.7%
Equal in Other - 1.7
Lemongrass
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
Chocolate
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Water +7176.3%
Contains more Protein +168.1%
Contains more Fats +6283.7%
Contains more Carbs +141.7%
Equal in Other - 1.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
1
:
2
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17566.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +542.4%
Lemongrass
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Chocolate
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17566.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +542.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemongrass Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 25.31g 54.17g Chocolate
Protein 1.82g 4.88g Chocolate
Fats 0.49g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 25.31g 61.17g Chocolate
Calories 99kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g Lemongrass
Fiber 7g Chocolate
Calcium 65mg 56mg Lemongrass
Iron 8.17mg 8.02mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 60mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 101mg 206mg Chocolate
Potassium 723mg 559mg Lemongrass
Sodium 6mg 24mg Lemongrass
Zinc 2.23mg 2.01mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.266mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 5.224mg 1.419mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg 3µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 6IU 50IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin C 2.6mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.025mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.05mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 1.101mg 0.725mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.297mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.042mg Lemongrass
Folate 75µg Lemongrass
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg Chocolate
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Lemongrass
Trans Fat 0g 0.112g Lemongrass
Saturated Fat 0.119g 18.519g Lemongrass
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 1.092g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lemongrass Chocolate
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
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Lemongrass
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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.
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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.