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Lemongrass vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Lemongrass and Cumin?

  • Lemongrass is richer in Manganese, yet Cumin is richer in Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for Iron is 727% higher.
  • Lemongrass has 2 times more Manganese than Cumin. Lemongrass has 5.224mg of Manganese, while Cumin has 3.333mg.

We used Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Spices, cumin seed 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%
Cumin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 261% 279% 158% 2489% 289% 131% 214% 22% 435% 28%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +56.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +510%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1332.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +147.3%
Contains more IronIron +712.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +225.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +115.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +394.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +642.9%

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% 0.36% 0% 0% 16% 31% 21% 3% 18% 0% 0% 56% 0%
Cumin
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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 26% 76% 67% 0% 157% 75% 86% 0% 100% 0% 14% 7.5% 13%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +196.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +21066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +866.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +142.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +315.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +443.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
Cumin
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18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 g
Contains more WaterWater +775.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +878.6%
Contains more FatsFats +4444.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +74.8%
Contains more OtherOther +323.3%

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
Cumin
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8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.279 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +25900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1828.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lemongrass Cumin
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 Cumin Opinion
Calories 99kcal 375kcal Cumin
Protein 1.82g 17.81g Cumin
Fats 0.49g 22.27g Cumin
Vitamin C 2.6mg 7.7mg Cumin
Net carbs 25.31g 33.74g Cumin
Carbs 25.31g 44.24g Cumin
Magnesium 60mg 366mg Cumin
Calcium 65mg 931mg Cumin
Potassium 723mg 1788mg Cumin
Iron 8.17mg 66.36mg Cumin
Sugar 2.25g Lemongrass
Fiber 10.5g Cumin
Copper 0.266mg 0.867mg Cumin
Zinc 2.23mg 4.8mg Cumin
Phosphorus 101mg 499mg Cumin
Sodium 6mg 168mg Lemongrass
Vitamin A 6IU 1270IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 64µg Cumin
Vitamin E 3.33mg Cumin
Manganese 5.224mg 3.333mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg 5.2µg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.628mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.327mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 1.101mg 4.579mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 0.05mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.435mg Cumin
Vitamin K 5.4µg Cumin
Folate 75µg 10µg Lemongrass
Choline 24.7mg Cumin
Saturated Fat 0.119g 1.535g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g 14.04g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 3.279g Cumin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lemongrass Cumin
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
48%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Lemongrass
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.416g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin
Cumin 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. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/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.