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Lemongrass vs. Distilled beverage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Lemongrass and Distilled beverage

  • Lemongrass has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Potassium, Zinc, Folate, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3 than Distilled beverage.
  • Lemongrass's daily need coverage for Manganese is 226% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, all (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey) 86 proof.

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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
9
:
1
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +20325%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +2425%
Contains more Potassium +36050%
Contains more Zinc +5475%
Contains more Copper +1166.7%
Contains more Manganese +28922.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Lemongrass
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Distilled beverage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 2% 0% 2% 1% 1% 2% 7% 3% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +20325%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +2425%
Contains more Potassium +36050%
Contains more Zinc +5475%
Contains more Copper +1166.7%
Contains more Manganese +28922.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%

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
8
:
2
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +983.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8369.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7900%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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%
Distilled beverage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 1% 1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +983.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8369.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7900%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
4
:
1
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +25210%
Contains more Water +10.5%
Contains more Other +1900%
Equal in Water - 63.9
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
Distilled beverage
64% 36%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.1 g
Water: 63.9 g
Other: 36 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +25210%
Contains more Water +10.5%
Contains more Other +1900%
Equal in Water - 63.9

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemongrass Distilled beverage Opinion
Net carbs 25.31g 0.1g Lemongrass
Protein 1.82g 0g Lemongrass
Fats 0.49g 0g Lemongrass
Carbs 25.31g 0.1g Lemongrass
Calories 99kcal 250kcal Distilled beverage
Calcium 65mg 0mg Lemongrass
Iron 8.17mg 0.04mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 60mg 0mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 101mg 4mg Lemongrass
Potassium 723mg 2mg Lemongrass
Sodium 6mg 1mg Distilled beverage
Zinc 2.23mg 0.04mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.266mg 0.021mg Lemongrass
Manganese 5.224mg 0.018mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg 0µg Lemongrass
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Lemongrass
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.006mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.004mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 1.101mg 0.013mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.001mg Lemongrass
Folate 75µg 0µg Lemongrass
Saturated Fat 0.119g 0g Distilled beverage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g 0g Lemongrass
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 0g Lemongrass

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Lemongrass Distilled beverage
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
0%
Distilled beverage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Lemongrass
1%
Distilled beverage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.119g)
Which food is cheaper?
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
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. Distilled beverage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171919/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.