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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.
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Manganese +56.7%
Contains more Calcium +1332.3%
Contains more Iron +712.2%
Contains more Magnesium +510%
Contains more Phosphorus +394.1%
Contains more Potassium +147.3%
Contains more Zinc +115.2%
Contains more Copper +225.9%
Contains more Selenium +642.9%
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 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Manganese +56.7%
Contains more Calcium +1332.3%
Contains more Iron +712.2%
Contains more Magnesium +510%
Contains more Phosphorus +394.1%
Contains more Potassium +147.3%
Contains more Zinc +115.2%
Contains more Copper +225.9%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Cumin
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin A +21066.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +196.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +866.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +142.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +315.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +443.8%
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 77% 67% 0% 26% 157% 76% 86% 0% 101% 8% 0% 14%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin A +21066.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +196.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +866.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +142.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +315.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +443.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +775.7%
Contains more Protein +878.6%
Contains more Fats +4444.9%
Contains more Carbs +74.8%
Contains more Other +323.3%
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% 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 Water +775.7%
Contains more Protein +878.6%
Contains more Fats +4444.9%
Contains more Carbs +74.8%
Contains more Other +323.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1828.8%
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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
Net carbs 25.31g 33.74g Cumin
Protein 1.82g 17.81g Cumin
Fats 0.49g 22.27g Cumin
Carbs 25.31g 44.24g Cumin
Calories 99kcal 375kcal Cumin
Sugar 2.25g Lemongrass
Fiber 10.5g Cumin
Calcium 65mg 931mg Cumin
Iron 8.17mg 66.36mg Cumin
Magnesium 60mg 366mg Cumin
Phosphorus 101mg 499mg Cumin
Potassium 723mg 1788mg Cumin
Sodium 6mg 168mg Lemongrass
Zinc 2.23mg 4.8mg Cumin
Copper 0.266mg 0.867mg Cumin
Manganese 5.224mg 3.333mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg 5.2µg Cumin
Vitamin A 6IU 1270IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 64µg Cumin
Vitamin E 3.33mg Cumin
Vitamin C 2.6mg 7.7mg 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
Folate 75µg 10µg Lemongrass
Vitamin K 5.4µg 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 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
51%
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.