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Lemongrass vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Lemongrass and Hamburger

  • Lemongrass has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, and Potassium, however, Hamburger is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Lemongrass's daily need coverage for Manganese is 218% more.
  • Lemongrass contains 3 times more Potassium than Hamburger. Lemongrass contains 723mg of Potassium, while Hamburger contains 226mg.
  • Lemongrass contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain.

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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 +183.7%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +219.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +192.3%
Contains more Manganese +2307.4%
Contains more Calcium +56.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.7%
Contains more Zinc +28.7%
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 31% 108% 15% 59% 20% 54% 79% 31% 29% 0%
Contains more Iron +183.7%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +219.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +192.3%
Contains more Manganese +2307.4%
Contains more Calcium +56.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.7%
Contains more Zinc +28.7%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +387.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.8%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 55% 58% 101% 19% 47% 43% 180% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +387.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +65.4%
Contains more Protein +838.5%
Contains more Fats +2830.6%
Equal in Carbs - 24.1
Equal in Other - 1.79
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more Water +65.4%
Contains more Protein +838.5%
Contains more Fats +2830.6%
Equal in Carbs - 24.1
Equal in Other - 1.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10075.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123.5%
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.38 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10075.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lemongrass Hamburger
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 Hamburger Opinion
Net carbs 25.31g 23.2g Lemongrass
Protein 1.82g 17.08g Hamburger
Fats 0.49g 14.36g Hamburger
Carbs 25.31g 24.1g Lemongrass
Calories 99kcal 295kcal Hamburger
Fructose 2.03g Hamburger
Sugar 4.15g Lemongrass
Fiber 0.9g Hamburger
Calcium 65mg 102mg Hamburger
Iron 8.17mg 2.88mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 60mg 20mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 101mg 136mg Hamburger
Potassium 723mg 226mg Lemongrass
Sodium 6mg 414mg Lemongrass
Zinc 2.23mg 2.87mg Hamburger
Copper 0.266mg 0.091mg Lemongrass
Manganese 5.224mg 0.217mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg Lemongrass
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Lemongrass
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.217mg Hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.25mg Hamburger
Vitamin B3 1.101mg 5.365mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.31mg Hamburger
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.203mg Hamburger
Folate 75µg 56µg Lemongrass
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.44µg Hamburger
Tryptophan 0.206mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.666mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.716mg Hamburger
Leucine 1.319mg Hamburger
Lysine 1.226mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.37mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.677mg Hamburger
Valine 0.823mg Hamburger
Histidine 0.505mg Hamburger
Cholesterol 0mg 47mg Lemongrass
Trans Fat 0g 0.814g Lemongrass
Saturated Fat 0.119g 5.096g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g 5.495g Hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 0.38g Hamburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lemongrass Hamburger
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
42%
Hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Lemongrass
42%
Hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 408mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.977g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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

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.