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Lemongrass vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between lemongrass and cinnamon roll?

  • Lemongrass is richer in manganese, iron, copper, potassium, and zinc, yet cinnamon roll is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, and calcium.
  • Lemongrass's daily need coverage for manganese is 214% higher.
  • Lemongrass has 7 times more potassium than cinnamon roll. Lemongrass has 723mg of potassium, while cinnamon roll has 102mg.
  • Lemongrass contains less sodium.

We used Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 20% 64% 306% 89% 61% 43% 0.78% 681% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 55% 9% 51% 21% 14% 56% 40% 38% 71%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +328.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +608.8%
Contains more IronIron +496.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +329%
Contains more ZincZinc +320.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1689%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +181.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1757.1%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 8.7% 0% 0% 0% 16% 31% 21% 3% 18% 0% 0% 56% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1% 0% 23% 0% 53% 32% 45% 20% 8.8% 20% 38% 54% 5.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +224.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +118.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +574%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.138mg
~equal in Folate ~72µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
4% 27% 49% 19%
Protein: 4.45 g
Fats: 26.61 g
Carbs: 48.6 g
Water: 18.98 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more WaterWater +271.9%
Contains more OtherOther +32.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +144.5%
Contains more FatsFats +5330.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +92%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 16% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.119 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.17 g
50% 35% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.649 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.676 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16053.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2062.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemongrass Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Manganese 5.224mg 0.292mg 214%
Iron 8.17mg 1.37mg 85%
Saturated fat 0.119g 12.649g 57%
Fats 0.49g 26.61g 40%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 3.676g 23%
Copper 0.266mg 0.062mg 23%
Selenium 0.7µg 13µg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.054g 8.723g 22%
Potassium 723mg 102mg 18%
Calories 99kcal 452kcal 18%
Zinc 2.23mg 0.53mg 15%
Vitamin K 15.2µg 13%
Sodium 6mg 305mg 13%
Calcium 65mg 183mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.211mg 12%
Magnesium 60mg 14mg 11%
Carbs 25.31g 48.6g 8%
Vitamin B3 1.101mg 2.404mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.337mg 6%
Protein 1.82g 4.45g 5%
Fiber 1.2g 5%
Phosphorus 101mg 131mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.038mg 3%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0.3mg 3%
Choline 10.6mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Folate 75µg 72µg 1%
Net carbs 25.31g 47.4g N/A
Sugar 25.7g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.138mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.176mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0%
Leucine 0.41mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.104mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.126mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lemongrass Cinnamon roll
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
12%
Lemongrass
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Lemongrass
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 299mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Cinnamon roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167940/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.