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Lemongrass vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lemongrass and Corned beef different?

  • Lemongrass is higher in Manganese, Iron, Folate, and Potassium, however, Corned beef is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Lemongrass is 226% higher.
  • Lemongrass contains 13 times more Folate than Corned beef. While Lemongrass contains 75µg of Folate, Corned beef contains only 6µg.
  • Lemongrass has less Saturated Fat.

Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked 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 Calcium +712.5%
Contains more Iron +339.2%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Potassium +398.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Copper +72.7%
Contains more Manganese +23645.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.8%
Contains more Zinc +105.4%
Contains more Selenium +4585.7%
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 3% 70% 9% 54% 13% 127% 125% 52% 3% 179%
Contains more Calcium +712.5%
Contains more Iron +339.2%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Potassium +398.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Copper +72.7%
Contains more Manganese +23645.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.8%
Contains more Zinc +105.4%
Contains more Selenium +4585.7%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Folate +1150%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +175.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +740%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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% 4% 3% 0% 7% 40% 57% 26% 54% 5% 204% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Folate +1150%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +175.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +740%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +5285.1%
Contains more Water +18%
Contains more Protein +898.4%
Contains more Fats +3773.5%
Contains more Other +43.9%
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
Contains more Carbs +5285.1%
Contains more Water +18%
Contains more Protein +898.4%
Contains more Fats +3773.5%
Contains more Other +43.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16974.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +294.1%
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.67 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16974.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +294.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemongrass Corned beef Opinion
Net carbs 25.31g 0.47g Lemongrass
Protein 1.82g 18.17g Corned beef
Fats 0.49g 18.98g Corned beef
Carbs 25.31g 0.47g Lemongrass
Calories 99kcal 251kcal Corned beef
Calcium 65mg 8mg Lemongrass
Iron 8.17mg 1.86mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 60mg 12mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 101mg 125mg Corned beef
Potassium 723mg 145mg Lemongrass
Sodium 6mg 973mg Lemongrass
Zinc 2.23mg 4.58mg Corned beef
Copper 0.266mg 0.154mg Lemongrass
Manganese 5.224mg 0.022mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg 32.8µg Corned beef
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Lemongrass
Vitamin E 0.16mg Corned beef
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Corned beef
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Corned beef
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.026mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.17mg Corned beef
Vitamin B3 1.101mg 3.03mg Corned beef
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.42mg Corned beef
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.23mg Corned beef
Folate 75µg 6µg Lemongrass
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.63µg Corned beef
Vitamin K 1.5µg Corned beef
Tryptophan 0.119mg Corned beef
Threonine 0.726mg Corned beef
Isoleucine 0.827mg Corned beef
Leucine 1.445mg Corned beef
Lysine 1.536mg Corned beef
Methionine 0.473mg Corned beef
Phenylalanine 0.718mg Corned beef
Valine 0.901mg Corned beef
Histidine 0.58mg Corned beef
Cholesterol 0mg 98mg Lemongrass
Saturated Fat 0.119g 6.34g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g 9.22g Corned beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 0.67g Corned beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lemongrass Corned beef
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
33%
Corned beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Lemongrass
63%
Corned beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 967mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.221g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corned beef
Corned beef 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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.