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Lemongrass vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lemongrass and Eggnog different?

  • Lemongrass is higher in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Folate, Potassium, Zinc, and Magnesium, however, Eggnog is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Lemongrass is 227% higher.
  • Lemongrass contains 75 times more Folate than Eggnog. While Lemongrass contains 75µg of Folate, Eggnog contains only 1µg.
  • Lemongrass has less Saturated Fat.

Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Eggnog 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 Iron +3985%
Contains more Magnesium +215.8%
Contains more Potassium +338.2%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +384.8%
Contains more Copper +1946.2%
Contains more Manganese +104380%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Equal in Phosphorus - 109
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 39% 8% 14% 47% 15% 8% 13% 5% 1% 23%
Contains more Iron +3985%
Contains more Magnesium +215.8%
Contains more Potassium +338.2%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +384.8%
Contains more Copper +1946.2%
Contains more Manganese +104380%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Equal in Phosphorus - 109

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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Eggnog
Contains more Vitamin C +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +91.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +948.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Folate +7400%
Contains more Vitamin A +3333.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +734%
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 13% 5% 36% 5% 9% 44% 2% 26% 12% 1% 57% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +91.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +948.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Folate +7400%
Contains more Vitamin A +3333.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +734%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +214.4%
Contains more Other +168.7%
Contains more Protein +150%
Contains more Fats +755.1%
Contains more Water +16.9%
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
Contains more Carbs +214.4%
Contains more Other +168.7%
Contains more Protein +150%
Contains more Fats +755.1%
Contains more Water +16.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2311.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.5%
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
63% 32% 5%
Saturated Fat: 2.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.198 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2311.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemongrass Eggnog Opinion
Net carbs 25.31g 8.05g Lemongrass
Protein 1.82g 4.55g Eggnog
Fats 0.49g 4.19g Eggnog
Carbs 25.31g 8.05g Lemongrass
Calories 99kcal 88kcal Lemongrass
Fructose 0.04g Eggnog
Sugar 8.05g Lemongrass
Calcium 65mg 130mg Eggnog
Iron 8.17mg 0.2mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 60mg 19mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 101mg 109mg Eggnog
Potassium 723mg 165mg Lemongrass
Sodium 6mg 54mg Lemongrass
Zinc 2.23mg 0.46mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.266mg 0.013mg Lemongrass
Manganese 5.224mg 0.005mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg 4.2µg Eggnog
Vitamin A 6IU 206IU Eggnog
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 59µg Eggnog
Vitamin E 0.21mg Eggnog
Vitamin D 0IU 49IU Eggnog
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Eggnog
Vitamin C 2.6mg 1.5mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.034mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.19mg Eggnog
Vitamin B3 1.101mg 0.105mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.417mg Eggnog
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.05mg Lemongrass
Folate 75µg 1µg Lemongrass
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.45µg Eggnog
Vitamin K 0.3µg Eggnog
Tryptophan 0.085mg Eggnog
Threonine 0.201mg Eggnog
Isoleucine 0.237mg Eggnog
Leucine 0.383mg Eggnog
Lysine 0.257mg Eggnog
Methionine 0.12mg Eggnog
Phenylalanine 0.225mg Eggnog
Valine 0.289mg Eggnog
Histidine 0.108mg Eggnog
Cholesterol 0mg 59mg Lemongrass
Saturated Fat 0.119g 2.591g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g 1.302g Eggnog
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 0.198g Eggnog

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lemongrass Eggnog
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
17%
Eggnog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Lemongrass
17%
Eggnog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.472g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Eggnog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171258/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.