Lemongrass vs. Glutinous rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between lemongrass and glutinous rice?
- Lemongrass is higher in manganese, iron, copper, potassium, folate, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin B2, yet glutinous rice is higher in selenium.
- Lemongrass's daily need coverage for manganese is 216% more.
- Lemongrass has 75 times more folate than glutinous rice. While lemongrass has 75µg of folate, glutinous rice has only 1µg.
We used Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Rice, white, glutinous, unenriched, cooked types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3150% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +7130% |
| Contains more IronIron | +5735.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +442.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +443.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1162.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1893.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +700% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +225% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +938.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +279.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +207.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +7400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +330% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
25.31 g
Water:
70.58 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
2.02 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
21.09 g
Water:
76.63 g
Other:
0.07 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +157.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2471.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11% |
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Water
~76.63g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.119 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.17 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.07 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.069 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +146.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +29.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 5.224mg | 0.262mg | 216% |
| Iron | 8.17mg | 0.14mg | 100% |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.049mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 723mg | 10mg | 21% |
| Folate | 75µg | 1µg | 19% |
| Zinc | 2.23mg | 0.41mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 101mg | 8mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 5mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 5.6µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.013mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 2mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.101mg | 0.29mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.026mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.065mg | 0.02mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.05mg | 0.215mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 25.31g | 21.09g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.17g | 0.069g | 1% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 97kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 1.82g | 2.02g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.49g | 0.19g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 25.31g | 20.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Choline | 2.1mg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.119g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.054g | 0.07g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.072mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.087mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.167mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.108mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.123mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.047mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
3%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 98)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Glutinous rice contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Glutinous rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.08g)
Which food is cheaper?
Glutinous rice is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.